For the 2024-25 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 22,668 students in Roanoke, VA (there are 17 private schools, serving 2,735 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Roanoke, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Roanoke, VA are Hidden Valley High School, Cave Spring High School and Grandin Court Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Roanoke have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Roanoke, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hidden Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5000 Titan Trail
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 830 students
Rank: #22.
Cave Spring High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3712 Chaparral Dr
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7550
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,056 students
Rank: #33.
Grandin Court Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2815 Spessard Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2867
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2867
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Penn Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6328 Merriman Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7590
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7590
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Crystal Spring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2620 Carolina Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 853-2976
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 853-2976
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #66.
Northside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6758 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8155
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8155
Grades: 9-12
| 950 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Back Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7130 Bent Mountain Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7565
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7565
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Bonsack Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5437 Crumpacker Dr
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 977-5870
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 977-5870
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Cave Spring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5404 Springlawn Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7558
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7558
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #1010.
Hidden Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4902 Hidden Valley School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7570
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7570
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #1111.
Cave Spring Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4880 Brambleton Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7560
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7560
Grades: 6-8
| 765 students
Rank: #1212.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5005 Grandin Rd Extension
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7580
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7580
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #1313.
Glen Cove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5901 Cove Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8135
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8135
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #1414.
Clearbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5205 Franklin Rd
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 772-7555
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 772-7555
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1515.
Green Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3838 Overdale Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7556
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7556
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #1616.
Patrick Henry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2102 Grandin Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2255
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2255
Grades: 9-12
| 2,005 students
Rank: #1717.
William Fleming High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3649 Ferncliff Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2781
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2781
Grades: 9-12
| 1,911 students
Rank: #1818.
Northside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6810 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8145
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8145
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #1919.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3216 Mt Pleasant Blvd
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 427-1879
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 427-1879
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #2020.
Highland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1212 5th St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2963
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2963
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #2121.
Wasena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Sherwood Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2914
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2914
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #2222.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Plantation Circle
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8175
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8175
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #2323.
Fishburn Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3057 Colonial Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2931
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2931
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #2424.
James Madison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Overland Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2351
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2351
Grades: 6-8
| 580 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Garden City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3718 Garden City Blvd Se
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 853-2971
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 853-2971
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Virginia Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Amherst Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2937
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2937
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #2727.
Burlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6533 Peters Creek Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8165
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8165
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #2828.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
648 Westwood Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2978
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2978
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #2929.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1813 Carter Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2358
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2358
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Rank: #3030.
Monterey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Oliver Rd Ne
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2933
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2933
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #3131.
John P. Fishwick Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Montrose Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-6040
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #3232.
Morningside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1716 Wilson Avenue Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-2991
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-2991
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #3333.
Preston Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3142 Preston Avenue Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #3434.
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 5th Street Nw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2681
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2681
Grades: 6-8
| 523 students
Rank: #3535.
Breckinridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Williamson Rd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2251
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2251
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
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Roanoke, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blue Ridge Technical Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
108 N Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-1495
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-1495
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
2730 Melrose Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2923
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2923
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
3142 Preston Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
Grades: PK-2
| 280 students
2202 Grandin Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2655
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2655
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Red Onion State Prison (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10800 H. Jack Rose Hwy
Roanoke, VA 24016
(276) 796-7510
Roanoke, VA 24016
(276) 796-7510
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2020 Oakland Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2756
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2756
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
1601 Ferncliff Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2605
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2605
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Roanoke, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Roanoke, VA include Hidden Valley High School, Cave Spring High School and Grandin Court Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Roanoke?
48 public schools are located in Roanoke.
What percentage of students in Roanoke go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Roanoke are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke?
Roanoke public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Roanoke are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Roanoke include: William Fleming High School vs. Patrick Henry High School, Hidden Valley Middle School vs. Cave Spring Middle School, Patrick Henry High School vs. William Fleming High School
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