Virginia Heights Elementary

Virginia Heights Elementary serves 259 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Roanoke, Virginia. With 23 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1, allowing for more individualized attention in each classroom. The school has earned a solid 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #254 out of 1,856 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 86th percentile among Virginia schools.

This strong performance reflects the school's commitment to providing quality education for its diverse student body. Located at 1210 Amherst Ave SW, Virginia Heights Elementary sits in a stable residential neighborhood where nearly half of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding ZIP code 24015 has a median household income of $67,295 and median home values around $238,300, with a relatively low poverty rate of 10.8%.

This community of approximately 16,000 residents demonstrates strong educational values that complement the school's academic mission. The school benefits from its small city setting in Roanoke, which offers students access to both urban amenities and a close-knit community atmosphere where families can build lasting connections with teachers and staff.