Best Schools in Roanoke, VA
Roanoke, VA has 63 public schools (9 high, 12 middle, 38 elementary) serving 30,905 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Roanoke meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Roanoke, VA
The top high schools in Roanoke, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cave Spring High
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Projected Test Scores
Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students
2. Hidden Valley High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 830 Students
3. James River High
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 460 Students
4. Lord Botetourt High
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 980 Students
5. Glenvar High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 627 Students
6. William Byrd High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1142 Students
7. Northside High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 950 Students
8. Patrick Henry High
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2005 Students
9. William Fleming High
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students
Best Middle Schools in Roanoke, VA
The top middle schools in Roanoke, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cave Spring Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 765 Students
2. Central Academy Middle
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
3. Hidden Valley Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
4. Read Mountain Middle
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
5. Glenvar Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students
6. William Byrd Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
7. Northside Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
8. James Madison Middle
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
9. Woodrow Wilson Middle
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 642 Students
10. John P. Fishwick Middle
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Roanoke, VA
The top elementary schools in Roanoke, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Back Creek Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
2. Penn Forest Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
3. Fort Lewis Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students
4. Colonial Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
5. Bonsack Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
6. Crystal Spring Elementary
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
7. Cave Spring Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 508 Students
8. Grandin Court Elementary
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
9. Oak Grove Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
10. Herman L. Horn Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Roanoke, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Roanoke, VA has a total population of 121,849 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Roanoke, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Roanoke, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Roanoke, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Roanoke, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Roanoke, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Roanoke, VA
How many schools are in Roanoke, VA?
Roanoke, VA has 63 public schools: 9 high schools, 12 middle schools and 38 elementary schools, serving 30,905 students in total.
How do schools in Roanoke perform on state tests?
On average, 63 schools in Roanoke score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Roanoke meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Roanoke?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Roanoke
41 of 41 schools in Roanoke carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 14B: 6C: 3D: 8F: 10
All 41 public schools we grade in Roanoke. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (5)
Middle and junior high schools (8)
- Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle
- Breckinridge Middle
- Cave Spring Middle
- Hidden Valley Middle
- James Madison Middle
- John P Fishwick Middle
- Northside Middle
- Woodrow Wilson Middle
Elementary and primary schools (28)
- Back Creek Elementary
- Bonsack Elementary
- Burlington Elementary
- Cave Spring Elementary
- Clearbrook Elementary
- Crystal Spring Elementary
- Fairview Elementary
- Fallon Park Elementary
- Fishburn Park Elementary
- Garden City Elementary
- Glen Cove Elementary
- Grandin Court Elementary
- Green Valley Elementary
- Highland Park Elementary
- Hurt Park Elementary
- Lincoln Terrace Elementary
- Monterey Elementary
- Morningside Elementary
- Mount Pleasant Elementary
- Mountain View Elementary
- Oak Grove Elementary
- Penn Forest Elementary
- Preston Park Elementary
- Roanoke Academy For Mathematics And Science Elementary
- Round Hill Elementary
- Virginia Heights Elementary
- Wasena Elementary
- Westside Elementary
Private schools (12)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.
- Community High School
- Community School
- Eastern Appalachian Teen Challenge
- First Baptist Church Child Development Center
- King's Christian Academy
- Minnick Schools
- New Vista Montessori School
- North Cross School
- Rivermont School - Roanoke
- Roanoke Adventist Christian School
- Roanoke Catholic School
- Roanoke Valley Christian Schools