For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,201 students in 24016, VA (there are , serving 526 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, 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 38% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24016, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24016, VA 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 5th Street Nw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2681
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2681
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Hurt Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
24016, Virginia 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
108 N Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-1495
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-1495
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Red Onion State Prison (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10800 H. Jack Rose Hwy
Roanoke, VA 24016
(276) 796-7510
Roanoke, VA 24016
(276) 796-7510
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, Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School and Hurt Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24016?
3 public schools are located in 24016.
What percentage of students in 24016 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 24016 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24016?
24016 public schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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