Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Belle Heth Elementary School
About the School
- Belle Heth Elementary School in Radford, VA serves 516 co–ed students in grades 3 through 6 within a nonsectarian, suburban community.
- Founded in 1880, the school is one of the oldest private elementary schools in Virginia.
- The student–teacher ratio of 12:1, supported by 44 teachers for its enrolled students.
- The school ranks in the top 20% of Virginia private elementary schools for student diversity and total enrollment size.
- Belle Heth Elementary is located near multiple small private schools, including Gateway Private School and Tall Oaks Montessori, within a 10–mile radius of Radford.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Belle Heth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1880
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
516 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Making today to build tomorrow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle Heth Elementary School's ranking?
Belle Heth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Belle Heth Elementary School?
The application deadline for Belle Heth Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Belle Heth Elementary School is Gateway Private School - Dublin (7.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Radford Early Learning Center (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1511 Tyler Ave
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 838-2408
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
205 5th St
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 307-5286
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students
Montessori School
703 Tall Oaks Dr
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-0034
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
3600 Yellow Sulphur Road
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7562
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 70 students
Christian
610 N Main St Ste 261
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 339-3930
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
205 5th St
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 307-5286
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 135 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
505 Clay Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7777
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Baptist
2196 Harding Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-2184
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
219 Big Stony Creek Rd
Ripplemead, VA 24150
(540) 626-5222
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: 7-11 | 22 students
Alternative School
144 Silver Maple Ln
Pilot, VA 24138
(540) 651-4673
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
205 5th St
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 307-5286
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students
Montessori School
703 Tall Oaks Dr
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-0034
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
3600 Yellow Sulphur Road
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7562
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 70 students
Christian
610 N Main St Ste 261
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 339-3930
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 135 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
505 Clay Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7777
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1511 Tyler Ave
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 838-2408
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students
Montessori School
703 Tall Oaks Dr
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-0034
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
3600 Yellow Sulphur Road
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7562
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 70 students
Christian
610 N Main St Ste 261
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 339-3930
Distance: 9.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
844 University City Blvd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 418-4963
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Jackson Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4424 Fort Chiswell Road
Austinville, VA 24312
(276) 699-0160
Austinville, VA 24312
(276) 699-0160
9041.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
202 N. Washington Ave
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 994-2519
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 994-2519
9045.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Critzer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Critzer Dr
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0274
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0274
9046.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Pulaski Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2004 Morehead Lane
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0737
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0737
9046.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Pulaski County Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4396 Lee Highway
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0767
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0767
9047.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 825 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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