For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,167 students in Roanoke, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Roanoke, AL are Knight Enloe Elementary School, Rock Mills Junior High School and Handley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Roanoke have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Roanoke, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knight Enloe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 Park Ave
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5261
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5261
Grades: PK-3
| 506 students
Rank: #22.
Rock Mills Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 County Road 75
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 885-6823
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 885-6823
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
Rank: #33.
Handley Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Gilham Rd
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Grades: 4-8
| 497 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Roanoke, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Roanoke, AL include Knight Enloe Elementary School, Rock Mills Junior High School and Handley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Roanoke?
3 public elementary schools are located in Roanoke.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke?
Roanoke public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Roanoke are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Roanoke include: Rock Mills Junior High School vs. Knight Enloe Elementary School
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