For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 718 students in 24016, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 24016, VA are Highland Park Elementary School and Hurt Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 24016 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 24016, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 24016, VA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1212 5th St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2963
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2963
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Hurt Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1525 Salem Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2986
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2986
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
24016, Virginia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
108 N Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-1495
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-1495
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Red Onion State Prison (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10800 H. Jack Rose Hwy
Roanoke, VA 24016
(276) 796-7510
Roanoke, VA 24016
(276) 796-7510
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 24016, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 24016, VA include Highland Park Elementary School and Hurt Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 24016?
2 public preschools are located in 24016.
What is the racial composition of students in 24016?
24016 public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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