Riner: Schools & Education
There are 3 public schools in Riner. Auburn Elementary is the largest at 558 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,225 students.
- ~346 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 346 residents per school. 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | Montgomery County Public Schoo |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,225 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 99 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 585 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 47.8% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
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 · Nearest | Radford University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 7.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Radford University |
| Nearest College · City | Radford |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 831-5000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 7.8 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 (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | CHRISTIANSBURG LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 382-6965 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 125 SHELTMAN STREET, CHRISTIANSBURG VA 24073 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 5.1 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 37.6% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12