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Roanoke City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private schools in Roanoke City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Roanoke City Private Schools (2026-27)

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Community High School
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
302 Campbell Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 345-1688
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First Baptist Church Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
515 3rd St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 224-3360
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Roanoke Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
621 N. Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
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Calvary Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 127 students
Mennonite
3839 Shenandoah Ave NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 867-9848
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New Vista Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
541 Luck Ave., #110
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 342-1173
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Roanoke Adventist Christian School
Gr: 1-7 | 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4120 Challenger Ave
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 798-6061
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Roanoke City Private Schools (Closed)

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Bent Mountain Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Christian
2226 Colonial Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 494-8356
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Church Court Day Nursery And K
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
5125 Hildebrand Rd. Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 362-5300
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
727 Students
152,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% 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
1163
(Out of 1600)
1228
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,717
$15,964
Average % on Financial Aid
78%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$8,965
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.65
# American Indian Students
1 Student
492 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
24 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
527 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
67%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
179 Students
47,712 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 Roanoke Catholic School, First Baptist Church Child Development Center, and Community High 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 13% 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 Catholic).

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