For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,407 students in 24015, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 70 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 24015, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 24015, VA are Grandin Court Elementary School, Patrick Henry High School and Wasena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24015 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24015, VA 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24015, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grandin Court Elementary 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
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Patrick Henry High 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
| 2,016 students
Rank: #33.
Wasena Elementary 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
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Fishburn Park Elementary 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
| 280 students
Rank: #55.
James Madison Middle 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
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Virginia Heights Elementary 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
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
Woodrow Wilson Middle 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
| 682 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roanoke Valley Governor's School
Magnet School
2104 Grandin Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2116
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2116
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
24015, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2202 Grandin Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2655
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2655
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24015, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24015, VA include Grandin Court Elementary School, Patrick Henry High School and Wasena Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24015?
8 public schools are located in 24015.
What percentage of students in 24015 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 24015 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24015?
24015 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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