For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 4,630 students in Roanoke County, VA. The top ranked public preschools in Roanoke County, VA are Penn Forest Elementary School, Back Creek Elementary School and Bonsack Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Roanoke County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Roanoke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Forest Elementary 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
| 406 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Back Creek Elementary 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
| 274 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Bonsack Elementary 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
| 314 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Cave Spring Elementary 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
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove Elementary 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
| 395 students
Rank: #66.
Glen Cove Elementary 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
| 437 students
Rank: #77.
W.e. Cundiff Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Hardy Rd
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5009
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5009
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #88.
Green Valley Elementary 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
| 493 students
Rank: #99.
Herman L. Horn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 Ruddell Rd
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5007
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5007
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #1010.
Mountain View Elementary 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
| 378 students
Rank: #1111.
Burlington Elementary 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
| 510 students
Roanoke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10148 Tinsley Ln
Bent Mountain, VA 24059
(540) 929-4281
Bent Mountain, VA 24059
(540) 929-4281
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
R.e. Cook Regional Alternative (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
412 Poplar St.
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5099
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5099
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Roanoke County Central Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2910 Washington Va
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 562-3900
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 562-3900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Roanoke County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Roanoke County, VA include Penn Forest Elementary School, Back Creek Elementary School and Bonsack Elementary School. Roanoke County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public preschools are located in Roanoke County?
11 public preschools are located in Roanoke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke County?
Roanoke County public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Roanoke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Roanoke County include: Herman L. Horn Elementary School vs. Bonsack Elementary School, Green Valley Elementary School vs. Cave Spring Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School vs. Cave Spring Elementary School
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