For the 2025 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 29% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monterey Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Oliver Rd Ne
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2933
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2933
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Preston Park Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3142 Preston Avenue Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
Breckinridge Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Williamson Rd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2251
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2251
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #44.
Round Hill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Oakland Boulevard
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2756
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2756
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Liberty Rd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2994
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2994
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #66.
Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
498 Coyner Springs Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 561-3858
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 561-3858
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Noel C. Taylor Academy At Oakland
Alternative School
3229 Williamson Road Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-1461
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-1461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
24012, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3142 Preston Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
Grades: PK-2
| 280 students
2020 Oakland Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2756
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2756
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
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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