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#83 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 18% of private schools

Roanoke Catholic School

School · Roanoke, VA

A private school in Roanoke, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

621 N JEFFERSON ST, Roanoke, VA 24016

  • 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Diversity Index34%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment368
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in VA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Roanoke Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,717/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roanoke), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,727

Median home value

$118,800

Median rent

$972/mo

College educated

26.4%

Homeownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

31.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White80.4%
Hispanic8.7%
Black4.3%
Asian4.3%
Two or More2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rivermont School - RoanokePrivate · tuition6.52–121.6 mi63Compare →
King's Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9PK–122.8 mi170Compare →
Roanoke Valley Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition5.5PK–124.1 mi378Compare →
Minnick SchoolsPrivate · tuition6.0K–114.5 mi55Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Roanoke Catholic School is listed in Roanoke, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Roanoke Catholic School

Roanoke Catholic School is a private school in Roanoke, VA, serving approximately 368 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #83 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roanoke Catholic School

What grades does Roanoke Catholic School serve?

Roanoke Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Roanoke Catholic School?

Roanoke Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Catholic School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Roanoke Catholic School rank in VA?

Roanoke Catholic School ranks #83 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Roanoke Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Roanoke Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Roanoke Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Roanoke Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Roanoke Catholic School a religious school?

Roanoke Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
368
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Roanoke city
Area population (ZIP 24016)
9,828
Area median age
32.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24016; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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