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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 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 79%.
67% of private schools in Roanoke City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Roanoke City Private Schools (2026)

Community High School Photo
Community High School
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
302 Campbell Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 345-1688
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Map of First Baptist Church Child Development Center
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 Photo
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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearRoanoke City Total Schools
20256
20247
20237
20226
20217
20207
20196
20189
20178
20157
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# Students
727 Students
152,743 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRoanoke City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025121169179
2024107163172
2023105167174
2022119171185
2021116165180
2020116158171
2019125161175
2018121158172
2017146166180
2015181149167
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% Average Students of Color
12%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRoanoke City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202512%31%34%
202412%31%34%
202325%31%33%
202217%30%33%
202117%29%32%
202018%29%32%
201931%28%31%
201815%28%31%
201713%31%32%
201518%32%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
14,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRoanoke City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20258:110:111:1
20248:111:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202011:111:112:1
201912:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201714:110:112:1
201514:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearRoanoke City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202564%54%55%
202460%53%54%
202361%54%54%
202240%54%54%
202140%54%54%
202040%52%54%
201940%53%53%
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Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearRoanoke City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025131415
2024131415
2023131415
2022161415
2021161415
2020161415
2019161415
2018161415
2017161415
2015151315
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Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearRoanoke City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202591213
202491112
202391111
202261111
202161111
202061111
201961111
201881111
201781110
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Average SAT score
1198
(Out of 1600)
1229

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearRoanoke City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025119812251233
2024119812341230
2023118512271228
2022120212261229
2021120212201229
2020120212161226
2019130012161226
2018117512221226
2017117512261233
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Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
27

ACT Score Trends (2019-2025)

YearRoanoke City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025272726
2024272726
2023272726
2022272726
2021272626
2020272625
2019312625
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,550
$17,359

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearRoanoke City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025$14,883$17,414$15,012
2024$9,250$15,256$13,254
2023$8,620$15,221$12,626
2022$8,370$14,456$12,187
2021$8,120$14,203$11,800
2020$8,120$14,291$11,512
2019$7,913$14,111$11,293
2018$4,500$13,894$11,017
2017$4,500$13,323$10,708
2015$4,500$12,863$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
79%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearRoanoke City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202579%30%34%
202477%30%34%
202376%29%34%
202271%29%33%
202187%29%33%
202087%27%32%
201963%27%31%
201863%26%30%
201763%25%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$8,809

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2020-2025)

YearRoanoke City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025$2,000$8,819$7,073
2024$2,000$8,571$6,930
2023$2,000$8,585$6,469
2022$2,000$8,791$6,289
2021$2,000$8,283$6,055
2020$2,000$7,664$5,921
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Average Acceptance Rate
95%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearRoanoke City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20250.500.650.65
20240.500.650.65
20230.550.650.65
20220.550.640.64
20210.590.640.64
20200.590.640.64
20190.570.620.63
20180.520.620.63
20170.520.610.61
20150.520.620.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
8,943 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRoanoke City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20252%7%5%
20243%7%5%
20233%7%5%
20226%5%4%
20215%6%4%
20205%5%4%
20195%5%4%
20184%5%4%
20174%4%4%
20154%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
38 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRoanoke City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20255%4%9%
20245%4%9%
202311%4%9%
20224%4%8%
20214%4%9%
20204%4%9%
20194%3%8%
20183%4%8%
20173%3%8%
20153%3%8%
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# Black Students
24 Students
11,977 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRoanoke City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20253%8%7%
20243%8%7%
20236%8%8%
20224%8%7%
20213%8%7%
20203%9%8%
20194%8%7%
20183%8%7%
20174%8%7%
20154%9%8%
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# White Students
527 Students
73,422 Students
% White Students
67%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRoanoke City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202567%49%52%
202467%49%52%
202364%48%52%
202262%51%54%
202156%51%54%
202056%52%54%
201959%53%56%
201865%53%56%
201765%56%58%
201565%53%58%
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# 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
47,812 Students
% of Others Students
23%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRoanoke City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202523%32%26%
202422%32%26%
202315%33%25%
202224%32%25%
202132%31%25%
202032%30%24%
201928%31%24%
201825%30%23%
201724%29%22%
201524%30%21%
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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, Community High School, and First Baptist Church Child Development Center.
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 Catholic).

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