Galax: Schools & Education

Education in Galax: 7 public schools. Galax Elementary is the largest at 686 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,995 students.

K-12 Schools

7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 961 residents per school. 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).

Schools (7)

COOP CTR FOR EXCEP CHILDREN
-2--2 · 200 Maroon Tide Dr, Galax VA 24333 · (276)236-8811
Gladeville Elementary
-1-5 · 267 students · 3117 Glendale Rd, Galax VA 24333 · (276)236-5449
Oakland Elementary
-1-5 · 180 students · 4930 Pipers Gap Road, Galax VA 24333 · (276)236-3049
GALAX HIGH
9-12 · 378 students · 200 Maroon Tide Dr, Galax VA 24333 · (276)236-2991
GALAX MIDDLE
6-8 · 329 students · 202 Maroon Tide Dr, Galax VA 24333 · (276)236-6124
Galax Elementary
-1-5 · 686 students · 300 McArthur Street, Galax VA 24333 · (276)236-6159
Fairview Elementary
-1-5 · 155 students · 2323 Fairview Rd, Galax VA 24333 · (276)236-2365
School Districts · DistrictsCarroll County Public Schools, Cooperative Centers for Except, Galax City Public Schools, Grayson County Public Schools
School Districts · Total count4
School Statistics · Total Schools7
School Statistics · Total Enrollment1,995
School Statistics · Total Teachers145
School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio13.80
School Statistics · Free Lunch Students1,839
School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct92.2%
Schools Count7

Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Higher Education

Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.

Colleges · NearestSurry Community College
Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles21.1 mi
Nearest College · NameSurry Community College
Nearest College · CityDobson
Nearest College · Phone33638681213264
Nearest College · Distance21.1 mi

Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Early Childhood

Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.

Facilities (4)

FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH
3543 SKYLINE HIGHWAY FAIRVIEW CHURCH CHILD CARE · RELIGIOUS FACILITY
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GALAX
1024 EAST STUART DRIVE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL · RELIGIOUS FACILITY
GALAX EARLY HEAD START CENTER
103 HOSPITAL DRIVE · HEAD START
GALAX HEAD START CENTER
125 ROSENWALD-FELTS DRIVE · HEAD START

Libraries

Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.

Nearest Library · NameGalax Public Library
Nearest Library · Address610 West Stuart Drive
Nearest Library · Phone(276) 236-2351
Nearest Library · Zip24333
Nearest Library · Hours Per Year2704
Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City1

Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match

Other

Libraries (1)

GALAX PUBLIC LIBRARY
2762362351 · 610 WEST STUART DRIVE, Galax VA 24333
Education Nonprofits · Total count9
Pct Bachelors Plus19.1%

Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

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