Belle Heth Elementary School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Belle Heth Elementary School

151 George St
Radford, VA 24141

Tel: (540) 731-3653

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Belle Heth Elementary School in Radford, VA serves 516 co鈥揺d students in grades 3 through 6 within a nonsectarian, suburban community.

Founded in 1880, the school is one of the oldest private elementary schools in Virginia.

The student鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:1, supported by 44 teachers for its enrolled students.

The school ranks in the top 20% of Virginia private elementary schools for student diversity and total enrollment size.

Belle Heth Elementary is located near multiple small private schools, including Gateway 草榴社区 School and Tall Oaks Montessori, within a 10鈥搈ile radius of Radford.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked VA School
Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 516 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Belle Heth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 3-6

Year Founded

1880

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

516 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: Making today to build tomorrow

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Belle Heth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for Belle Heth Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked VA School
Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 516 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,526 for elementary schools and $18,727 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).