For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,301 students in 24016, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 546 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 24016, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 24016, VA are Highland Park Elementary School, Lucy Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School and Hurt Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24016 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24016, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24016, VA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1212 5th St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2963
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2963
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Lucy Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 5th Street Nw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2681
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2681
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
Rank: #33.
Hurt Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1525 Salem Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2986
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2986
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
24016, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blue Ridge Technical Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
108 N Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-1495
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-1495
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Red Onion State Prison (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
10800 H. Jack Rose Hwy
Roanoke, VA 24016
(276) 796-7510
Roanoke, VA 24016
(276) 796-7510
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24016, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24016, VA include Highland Park Elementary School, Lucy Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School and Hurt Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24016, VA?
3 public schools are located in 24016, VA.
What percentage of students in 24016, VA go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 24016, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24016, VA?
24016, VA public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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