For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,420 students in 24017, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 127 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 24017, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 24017, VA are William Fleming High School, Fairview Elementary School and Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24017 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24017, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24017, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Fleming High 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
| 1,909 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary 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
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1616 Nineteenth Street Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2751
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2751
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Westside Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2967
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2967
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: n/an/a
Forest Park Academy
Alternative School
2730 Melrose Avenue Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2923
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2923
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
24017, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Forest Park Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
2730 Melrose Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2923
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2923
Grades: PK-5
| 286 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 24017, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24017, VA include William Fleming High School, Fairview Elementary School and Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24017?
5 public schools are located in 24017.
What percentage of students in 24017 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 24017 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24017?
24017 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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