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Best 24012 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,557 students in 24012, VA (there are , serving 224 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 24012, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 24012, VA are Monterey Elementary School, Preston Park Elementary School and Breckinridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24012 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24012, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 24012, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monterey Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Oliver Rd Ne
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2933
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Preston Park Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3142 Preston Avenue Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Breckinridge Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3901 Williamson Rd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2251
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Round Hill Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Oakland Boulevard
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2756
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 Liberty Rd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2994
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
498 Coyner Springs Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 561-3858
Rank: n/an/a
Noel C. Taylor Academy At Oakland
Alternative School
3229 Williamson Road Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-1461
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 24012 Virginia

24012, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Preston Park Primary (Closed 2010)
3142 Preston Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
Gr: PK-2 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Round Hill Montessori Primary (Closed 2011)
2020 Oakland Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2756
Gr: PK-2

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 24012, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 24012, VA include Monterey Elementary School, Preston Park Elementary School and Breckinridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 24012?
7 public schools are located in 24012.
What percentage of students in 24012 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 24012 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24012?
24012 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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