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Best Roanoke County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,080 students in Roanoke County, VA (there are , serving 11,357 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
55% of private schools in Roanoke County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Roanoke County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
3585 Buck Mountian Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 769-5200
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North Cross School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 584 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
4254 Colonial Avenue Sw
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
Map of Roanoke Valley Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 455 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
6520 Williamson Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-2432
Map of Blue Ridge Autism & Achievement Center
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Specialized Curriculum
312 Whitwell Dr
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-7399
Community School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Alternative School
7815 Williamson Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 563-5036
Map of Life Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Assembly of God
7422 Deer Branch Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 563-5140
Map of Mineral Springs Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
1030 Bible Ln
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-4465
Map of Minnick Schools
Gr: K-11 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
775 Dent Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 265-4281
Map of Rivermont School - Roanoke
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Special Education School
1354 8th St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 342-4048

Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
11 Schools
# Students
2,080 Students
152,641 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
224 Teachers
14,553 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
26%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1142
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,333
$15,874
Average Summer Program Cost
$205
$1,108
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
30%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
151 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
8%
8%
# White Students
1,178 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
64%
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
416 Students
47,723 Students
% of Others Students
23%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Roanoke County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Roanoke County, VA include Faith Christian School, North Cross School, and Roanoke Valley Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in Roanoke County?
9 private schools are located in Roanoke County.
How diverse are private schools in Roanoke County?
Roanoke County private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Roanoke County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Roanoke County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Roanoke County?
55% of private schools in Roanoke County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Roanoke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Roanoke County include: Faith Christian School vs. North Cross School, Community School vs. North Cross School

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