For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,567 students in 24017, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24017, VA are Fairview Elementary School, Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary School and Westside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 24017 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 24017, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24017, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
648 Westwood Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2978
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2978
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Westside Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2967
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2967
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
24017, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1601 Ferncliff Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2605
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2605
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 24017, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24017, VA include Fairview Elementary School, Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary School and Westside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 24017?
3 public elementary schools are located in 24017.
What is the racial composition of students in 24017?
24017 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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