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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Roanoke City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 14,146 students in Roanoke City, VA (there are 6 private schools, serving 633 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Roanoke City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Roanoke City, VA are Grandin Court Elementary School, Crystal Spring Elementary School and Clearbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Roanoke City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Roanoke City (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grandin Court Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2815 Spessard Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2867
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Crystal Spring Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2620 Carolina Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 853-2976
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Clearbrook Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5205 Franklin Rd
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 772-7555
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3216 Mt Pleasant Blvd
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 427-1879
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
William Fleming High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3649 Ferncliff Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2781
Gr: 9-12 | 1,957 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1212 5th St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2963
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Patrick Henry High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2102 Grandin Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 2,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Wasena Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 Sherwood Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2914
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Fishburn Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3057 Colonial Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2931
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Virginia Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 Amherst Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2937
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
James Madison Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1160 Overland Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2351
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1813 Carter Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2358
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3718 Garden City Blvd Se
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 853-2971
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
648 Westwood Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2978
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1716 Wilson Avenue Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-2991
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
John P. Fishwick Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1004 Montrose Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-6040
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1717.
Monterey Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Oliver Rd Ne
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2933
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
Preston Park Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3142 Preston Avenue Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1919.
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 5th Street Nw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2681
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2020.
Breckinridge Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3901 Williamson Rd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2251
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2121.
Fallon Park Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 19th St Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-2535
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2222.
Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 Nineteenth Street Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2751
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2323.
Round Hill Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Oakland Boulevard
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2756
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2424.
Hurt Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 Salem Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2986
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Lincoln Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 Liberty Rd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2994
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
498 Coyner Springs Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 561-3858
Rank: #2727.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 Westside Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2967
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Forest Park Academy
Alternative School
2730 Melrose Avenue Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2923
Rank: n/an/a
Noel C. Taylor Academy At Oakland
Alternative School
3229 Williamson Road Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-1461
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Alternative Plus Self Project/roanoke City
Alternative School
40 Douglass Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24031
(540) 853-1391
Rank: n/an/a
Roanoke Valley Governor's School
Magnet School
2104 Grandin Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2116
Rank: n/an/a
Ruffner Operations And Professional Development Center
Vocational School
201 W. Campbell Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24011
(540) 853-2381

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Roanoke City, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Roanoke City, VA include Grandin Court Elementary School, Crystal Spring Elementary School and Clearbrook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Roanoke City?
32 public schools are located in Roanoke City.
What percentage of students in Roanoke City go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Roanoke City are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke City?
Roanoke City public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Roanoke City are often viewed compared to one another?

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