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)
Top Rankings
Belle Heth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Year Founded
1880
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
516 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and 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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Radford Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1511 Tyler Ave
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 838-2408
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 838-2408
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
205 5th St
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 307-5286
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 307-5286
7.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
703 Tall Oaks Dr
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-0034
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-0034
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students
3600 Yellow Sulphur Road
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7562
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7562
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Valley Classical School
(Christian)
610 N Main St Ste 261
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 339-3930
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 339-3930
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 70 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
205 5th St
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 307-5286
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 307-5286
7.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
Dayspring Christian Academy ![Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - High School Fall Retreat at Doe River Gorge, TN]( "Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - High School Fall Retreat at Doe River Gorge, TN")
(Christian)
505 Clay Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7777
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7777
10.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mountain View Christian School
(Baptist)
2196 Harding Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-2184
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-2184
13 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Jefferson Christian Academy ![Jefferson Christian Academy Photo - Picture of the School and Preschool Facility]( "Jefferson Christian Academy Photo - Picture of the School and Preschool Facility")
(Christian)
219 Big Stony Creek Rd
Ripplemead, VA 24150
(540) 626-5222
Ripplemead, VA 24150
(540) 626-5222
14.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 172 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Acceptance rate listed
Springhouse Community School
Alternative School
144 Silver Maple Ln
Pilot, VA 24138
(540) 651-4673
Pilot, VA 24138
(540) 651-4673
15 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 22 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
205 5th St
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 307-5286
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 307-5286
7.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
703 Tall Oaks Dr
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-0034
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-0034
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students
3600 Yellow Sulphur Road
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7562
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7562
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Valley Classical School
(Christian)
610 N Main St Ste 261
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 339-3930
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 339-3930
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 70 students
Dayspring Christian Academy ![Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - High School Fall Retreat at Doe River Gorge, TN]( "Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - High School Fall Retreat at Doe River Gorge, TN")
(Christian)
505 Clay Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7777
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7777
10.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Radford Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1511 Tyler Ave
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 838-2408
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 838-2408
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
703 Tall Oaks Dr
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-0034
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-0034
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students
3600 Yellow Sulphur Road
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7562
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7562
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Valley Classical School
(Christian)
610 N Main St Ste 261
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 339-3930
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 339-3930
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 70 students
Blacksburg Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
844 University City Blvd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 418-4963
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 418-4963
9.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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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