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Best Roanoke City Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 727 students in Roanoke City, VA (there are 32 public schools, serving 14,146 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Roanoke City, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Roanoke City, VA include Community High School, First Baptist Church Child Development Center, and Roanoke Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
67% of private schools in Roanoke City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Mennonite).

Top-Ranked Roanoke City Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Community High School
Community High School Photo - Community High School was founded in 2002 with a commitment to seminar-style (discussion-based) classes and progressive education. Our rigorous and diverse curriculum taught by a highly qualified faculty of scholars and artists prepares students to succeed at the college level.
Special Program Emphasis
302 Campbell Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 345-1688
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
First Baptist Church Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
515 3rd St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 224-3360
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Roanoke Catholic School
Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Our Early Childhood Program (ages 3-5) is dedicated to the physical, social, and emotional development of the young child in a nurturing Christian environment. Each school day is planned with age-appropriate activities to enhance socialization skills, personal independence, and physical development in a comfortable, happy, play-oriented setting. Indoor and outdoor play are part of each day.
(Catholic)
621 N. Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian Academy
(Mennonite)
3839 Shenandoah Ave NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 867-9848
Gr: K-12 | 127 students
New Vista Montessori School
Montessori School
541 Luck Ave., #110
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 342-1173
Gr: PK-K | 95 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Roanoke Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4120 Challenger Ave
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 798-6061
Gr: 1-7 | 8 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Roanoke City, Virginia

Roanoke City Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2226 Colonial Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 494-8356
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Church Court Day Nursery And K (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
5125 Hildebrand Rd. Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 362-5300
Gr: PK-K | 94 students

Overview

This County (Roanoke City)
This State (VA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
727 Students
153,826 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
14,613 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1198
(Out of 1600)
1225
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,883
$17,389
Average % on Financial Aid
79%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$8,819
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.65
# American Indian Students
1 Student
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
24 Students
11,982 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
527 Students
73,428 Students
% White Students
67%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
179 Students
48,114 Students
% of Others Students
23%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Roanoke City, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Roanoke City, VA include Community High School, First Baptist Church Child Development Center, and Roanoke Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Roanoke City?
6 private schools are located in Roanoke City.
How diverse are private schools in Roanoke City?
Roanoke City private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Roanoke City go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Roanoke City are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Roanoke City?
67% of private schools in Roanoke City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Mennonite).

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