For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,331 students in 24015, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 24015, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 24015, VA are Grandin Court Elementary School, Patrick Henry High School and Wasena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24015 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24015, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24015, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grandin Court Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2815 Spessard Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2867
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2867
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Patrick Henry High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2102 Grandin Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2255
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 2,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Wasena Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Sherwood Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2914
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2914
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Fishburn Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3057 Colonial Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2931
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2931
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Virginia Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Amherst Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2937
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2937
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
James Madison Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Overland Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2351
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2351
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1813 Carter Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2358
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2358
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Roanoke Valley Governor's School
Magnet School
2104 Grandin Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2116
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2116
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 24015, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 24015, VA include Grandin Court Elementary School, Patrick Henry High School and Wasena Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24015?
8 public schools are located in 24015.
What percentage of students in 24015 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 24015 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24015?
24015 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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