New Vista Montessori School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Private schools in Roanoke, VA
12 schools in Roanoke itself and 2 more within 6 miles. EISTC pays up to the state share of per-pupil public school funding where you live.
Roanoke private schools at a glance
Roanoke has 12 private schools of its own, and 2 more are within 6 miles. In Roanoke itself: 1 Catholic, 3 other Christian and 8 nonsectarian; 11 teach elementary grades and 8 teach high school; 1 is Montessori. Counting the 2 nearby, there are 14 in all: 1 Catholic, 4 other Christian and 9 nonsectarian; 13 teach elementary grades and 9 teach high school; 2 are Montessori. All of them are co-ed. 2 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 6 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 78% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 75 students and 8.1 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey).
1 Catholic
8.1 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in Roanoke (12)
Schools that give Roanoke as their address come first, then the 2 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Roanoke matches all of those.
Grades PreK-K Baptist Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-12 358 students 11.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 85% to 4-year college
Grades K-12 70 students 7.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Grades 9-12 130 students 9.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed 78% to 4-year college
Grades K-12 75 students 9.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Grades PreK-12 418 students 10.7 students per teacher Baptist Co-ed 70% to 4-year college
Minnick Schools
4 mi Grades 1-11 66 students 5.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
North Cross School
4 mi Grades PreK-12 536 students 7.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-12 60 students 8.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Community School
5 mi Grades PreK-8 132 students 6.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed
Grades 3-8 Under 10 K-12 students Seventh-Day Adventist Co-ed
Nearby, within 6 miles (2)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Roanoke.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Grades PreK-8 47 students 6.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades K-12 158 students 10.5 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 28% to 4-year college
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Private school tuition near Roanoke
We verified published tuition at one of these schools so far. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Valley Christian Schools | $8,290 to $9,240 | 2025-26 |
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What Virginia pays, and what that leaves you
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Up to the state share of per-pupil public school funding where you live The ceiling differs by school division. Students with disabilities at licensed special education schools can receive up to three times that share. In fiscal 2025, 5,336 scholarships were reported against $15.3 million in donor credits.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, October 2, 2026. Sources and how to apply
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- Private schools in Chatham (45 mi)
- Private schools in Lexington (45 mi)
- Virginia Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits: amount and eligibility
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Roanoke?
12 private schools give Roanoke as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 14: 12 in Roanoke and 2 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 2,071 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Roanoke is North Cross School with 536 students.
Which Roanoke private schools take EISTC?
The Virginia Department of Education shows participating schools only on an interactive map, with no downloadable list. We do not mark Virginia schools. Ask the school whether it takes EISTC scholarships.
Will EISTC cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. EISTC pays up to the state share of per-pupil public school funding where you live, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.