For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 376 students in the neighborhood of Old Southwest, Roanoke, VA.
The top ranked public school in Old Southwest is Highland Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Old Southwest, Roanoke, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Old Southwest, Roanoke, VA (2025)
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
| 384 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Southwest, Roanoke, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Southwest, Roanoke, VA include Highland Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Southwest, Roanoke?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Southwest, Roanoke.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Old Southwest, Roanoke?
the neighborhood of Old Southwest, Roanoke public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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