Primary & Secondary Education
Public Schools - Private Schools - Special Education and Montessori - Tutoring - Governor Schools
Education Alternatives
PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE
The Roanoke Region offers excellence in education at all levels. There are sixpublic school districts within the Roanoke Region. There is also a variety of private schools and special education options throughout the region. Roanoke also maintains advanced student and career-based training programs.
REGIONAL PUBLIC EDUCATION SUMMARY
The public education summary compiles important student success rates from all the public school systems in the Roanoke Region. For more information, refer to the Virginia Department of Education website.
| # of High School Graduates, 2011 | 3,440 |
| Average % Grads Continuing Education | 78.2% |
| Average High School Completion Rate: | 90% |
Source: Va. Dept. of Education, Superintendent's Annual Report 2010-2011
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
There are six public school systems within the Roanoke Region. Each system maintains competitive educational standards while providing unique opportunities for students.
Alleghany County Public Schools is a competitive public education system with fully accredited schools and received the 2008 Charles Edgar Clear Award for excellent schools from the Virginia Educational Research Association. Alleghany provides special education opportunities, gifted student programs, and a technical education program preparing students for futures in technology. 540.863.1800
| # of Students (10-11): | 2,804 |
| Elementary Schools | 5 |
| Middle Schools | 1 |
| High Schools | 1 |
| Technical Schools | 1 |
| HS Grads in Higher Ed | 85.4% |
| Per Pupil Expenditure | $11,030 |
Botetourt County Public Schools is an accredited public school system. Programs include special education, gifted student programs, and technical training and education programs. 540.473.8263
| # of Students (10-11): | 5,012 |
| Elementary Schools | 7 |
| Middle Schools | 2 |
| High Schools | 2 |
| Technical Schools | 0 |
| HS Grads in Higher Ed | 80.3% |
| Per Pupil Expenditure | $9,577 |
Franklin County Public Schools is a competitive public school system with a variety of educational opportunities at every level. Boasts a unique program for middle school students to engage in future career interests, preparing students for a competitive world.
540.483.5138
| # of students (10-11): | 7,408 |
| Elementary Schools | 12 |
| Middle Schools | 2 |
| High Schools | 1 |
| Technical Schools | 1 |
| HS Grads in Higher Ed | 78.3% |
| Per Pupil Expenditure | $9,640 |
Roanoke City Public Schools maintains a variety of unique educational opportunities at all levels of student development. Offers technical education programs and advanced studies in community development, literature, and history. 540.853.2502
| # of Students (10-11): | 13,039 |
| Elementary Schools | 17 |
| Middle Schools | 5 |
| High Schools | 2 |
| Technical Schools | 2 |
| HS Grads in Higher Ed | 64.5% |
| Per Pupil Expenditure | $11,247 |
Roanoke County Public Schools with exceptional use of technology to prepare students for a changing world, Roanoke County also provides a variety of competitive educational opportunities at every level of instruction.
540.562.3700
| # of Students (10-11): | 14,622 |
| Elementary Schools | 16 |
| Middle Schools | 5 |
| High Schools | 5 |
| Technical Schools | 1 |
| HS Grads in Higher Ed | 83.9% |
| Per Pupil Expenditure | $9,487 |
Salem City Public Schools offers several programs aimed toward student and parent interests, Salem is committed to preparing students for college.
540.389.0130
| # of Students (10-11): | 3,932 |
| Elementary Schools | 4 |
| Middle Schools | 1 |
| High Schools | 1 |
| Technical Schools | 0 |
| HS Grads in Higher Ed | 84.6% |
| Per Pupil Expenditure | $9,939 |
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Less than 4 percent of the Roanoke Region's school-aged children attend private or parochial schools. A variety of parochial and private schools provide alternatives to the region's public school systems.
Alleghany Highlands Christian School Private Christian school teching grades K-5. 601 Granville Street, Clifton Forge, VA 24422 • 540.862.1948
Christian Heritage Academy offers Christian educations to grades K-12. 625 Glennwood Dr, Rocky Mount • 540.483.5855
Community School is a private school focused on developing community-oriented students ages 3-14. 7815 Williamson Rd, Roanoke • 540.563.5036
Community High School offers high-quality education with an emphasis on the arts to students in grades 9-12. 302 2nd St, Roanoke • 540.345.1688
Faith Christian School provides Christian education to grades PK-12. 3585 Buck Mountain Rd, Roanoke • 540.769.5200
First Wesleyan Christian School is a Christian school for grades PK-5. 3706 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke • 540.563.2632.Life Academy is a Christian school serving students grades PK-12. 7422 Deer Branch Rd., Roanoke • 540.563.5140
New Vista Montessori School Multi-age classes are for ages 3-6, as well as a 2 year old class meant to step up into the blended age classes once the child turns 3. 2005 Langdon Rd, Roanoke • 540.342.1173
North Cross School serves students in grades PK-12. 4254 Colonial Ave, Roanoke • 540.989.6641
Roanoke Adventist Preparatory is a Christian school serving students in grades PK-8.
4120 Challenger Avenue, NE, Roanoke, VA 24012. 540-977-0346. www.rapschool.org
Roanoke Catholic serves students in grades PK-12. 621 N Jefferson St, Roanoke • 540.982.3532
Roanoke Valley Christian Schools serves students in grades K-12. 6520 Williamson Rd, Roanoke • 540.366.2432Smith Mountain Lake Christian School Private Christian school teaching grades K-9. 2485 Lost Mountain Road, Wirtz VA 24184 • 540.719.1192
SPECIAL EDUCATION AND MONTESSORI
The Roanoke Region offers several options for alternative education to suit children's needs.
The Achievement Center
312 Whitwell Dr, Roanoke • 540.366.7399
Preston Oaks Montessori School
102 Preston Ave, Roanoke • 540.362.0613Roanoke Valley Montessori School
2040 Apperson Dr., Roanoke • 540.989.3096
Salem Montessori School
1574 Roanoke Blvd, Salem • 540.387.1523
Shenandoah Autism Center
550 Pine St, Clifton Forge • 540.862.2327
TUTORING
There is a wide range of tutor options offered in the Roanoke Region. While the public school systems provide their own tutoring programs, there are also a number of private programs.
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David Wycoff 2728 Colonial Ave, Roanoke 540.982.2683
Goodspeed Learning |
Learning Place 19596 Virgil H. Goode Hwy, Rocky Mount 540.482.0082
Literacy Volunteers Roanoke
Roanoke Test Prep and Tutoring
Spanish Communication Services
Sylvan Learning Center |
GOVERNOR'S SCHOOLS
Governor's schools offer gifted students an advanced academic program in subjects ranging from math and science to computer technology and the arts.
Jackson River Governor's School. Gives motivated high school juniors and seniors in Alleghany County and Covington the opportunity to participate in an innovative and challenging program of studies in mathematics, science, and technology. 1000 Dabney Dr., Clifton Forge • 540.863.2872
Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science and Technology. Serves highly-motivated secondary school students from the Roanoke Valley in science, mathematics, computer science, and technology. 2104 Grandin Rd, Roanoke • 540.853.2116
Burton Center for Arts and Technology. As one of the Commonwealth's Governor's STEM Academies, Burton prepares students in mechatronics, motorsports, communication, and engineering and produces students with hands-on experience in machining, welding, and advanced manufacturing technologies. 1760 Boulevard, Salem • 540.857.5000
EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES
Several school systems offer educational choices. Some of these programs may be open to students throughout the region at all grade levels.
Gifted/Specialty Programs. Unique learning experiences at schools throughout the Roanoke Region allow students to develop individual talents and interests. Programs include Computer Science; High Technology; Science; Mathematics and Computers; Aviation; Performing Arts; Visual Arts; Communications; Engineering and Aerospace.
Gereau Center for Applied Technology and Career Exploration. Located in Rocky Mount, it offers all Franklin County 8th graders a full semester of hands-on learning and exploration in a choice of eight modules representing the skills and career opportunities of the future: environmental/natural resources; arts; manufacturing; health & human services; engineering/architectural design; media design; legal science; and finance. 150 Technology Dr., Rocky Mount • 540.483.5446
International Baccalaureate Program. Available at Salem High School, the programs is one of only 500 such programs throughout 60 countries.
