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Best Roanoke Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public preschools serving 10,116 students in Roanoke, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Roanoke, VA are Penn Forest Elementary School, Grandin Court Elementary School and Crystal Spring Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Roanoke have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Roanoke, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Forest Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6328 Merriman Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7590
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Grandin Court Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2815 Spessard Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2867
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Crystal Spring Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2620 Carolina Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 853-2976
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Cave Spring Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5404 Springlawn Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7558
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Back Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7130 Bent Mountain Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7565
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bonsack Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5437 Crumpacker Dr
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 977-5870
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Glen Cove Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5901 Cove Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8135
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5005 Grandin Rd Extension
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7580
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Clearbrook Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5205 Franklin Rd
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 772-7555
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3838 Overdale Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7556
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3216 Mt Pleasant Blvd
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 427-1879
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1212 5th St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2963
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5901 Plantation Circle
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8175
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6533 Peters Creek Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8165
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1515.
Wasena Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 Sherwood Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2914
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
Fishburn Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3057 Colonial Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2931
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1717.
Virginia Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 Amherst Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2937
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1818.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3718 Garden City Blvd Se
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 853-2971
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
648 Westwood Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2978
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2020.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1716 Wilson Avenue Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-2991
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2121.
Fallon Park Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 19th St Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-2535
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2222.
Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 Nineteenth Street Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2751
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2424.
Hurt Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 Salem Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2986
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
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 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 Westside Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2967
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Roanoke, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Roanoke, VA include Penn Forest Elementary School, Grandin Court Elementary School and Crystal Spring Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Roanoke?
26 public preschools are located in Roanoke.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke?
Roanoke public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Roanoke are often viewed compared to one another?

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