For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 252 students in Hardy, VA.
The top ranked public school in Hardy, VA is Windy Gap Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardy, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Hardy have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Hardy, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windy Gap Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
465 Truman Hill Road
Hardy, VA 24101
(540) 719-2809
Hardy, VA 24101
(540) 719-2809
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hardy, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Hardy, VA include Windy Gap Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hardy?
1 public schools are located in Hardy.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardy?
Hardy public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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