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6 schools in Buena Vista

Virginia · Public K-12

Buena Vista's public-school directory holds 6 campuses, serving about 1,040 K-12 students inside Virginia (an average of 173 per campus).

7-year change in Buena Vista

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,040
-32 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 89%
% Hispanic
6%
was 2%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Enderly Heights ElementaryElementary02-05268
F.W. Kling Jr. ElementaryElementaryPK-01177
Mountain View ElementaryElementaryPK-05154
Parry McCluer HighHigh08-12315
Parry McCluer MiddleMiddle06-07126
Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena VistaElementaryN-N·

About Buena Vista

Across Buena Vista, Virginia, 6 public schools hosts about 1,040 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Buena Vista is around 173 students, 74% lower than the Virginia average of about 672.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 3%: 1,072 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,040 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 89% to 81%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Buena Vista discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista, Virginia has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,040 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista has 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Buena Vista?
Parry McCluer High is the largest public school in Buena Vista by enrollment, with approximately 315 students.
What school districts serve Buena Vista?
Buena Vista is served by 3 public school districts, including Buena Vista City Public Schools, Rockbridge County Public Schools, Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena Vista.
What grade levels do public schools in Buena Vista cover?
Public schools in Buena Vista serve students from pre-K through grade 12.