Blacksburg: Schools & Education
Education in Blacksburg: 7 public schools. Blacksburg High is the largest at 1,321 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 4,044 students.
- ~6,492 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 6,492 residents per school. 69.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (5)
Schools (7)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Montgomery County Public Schoo |
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,044 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 295 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,168 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 28.9% |
| Schools Count | 7 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · 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.
Schools (3)
Colleges (2)
| Nearest College · Name | Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Blacksburg |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 231-4000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 2.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (12)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Blacksburg Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 200 Miller Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 552-8246 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24060 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3224 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 66 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 69.2% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12