education Roanoke Area and ROANOKE AREA TYPE OF INSTITUTION COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES SCHOOL 2-YR 4-YR PUBLIC PRIVATE GRAD ENROLLMENT TUITION/ROOM & BOARD/OTHER FEES Dabney S. Lancaster Community , • • 2,700 $132.50/ credit hour (VA res.); $327.10 (non-res.) Clifton Forge (540) 863-2800, dslcc.edu

Skyline College, Roanoke, • • 375 $6,150-$8,200 per semester (other fees may (540) 563-8000, (866) 708-6178, skyline.edu apply)

Ferrum College, Ferrum, • • 1,500 $38,047/ year on-campus; $28,470/ year (540) 365-2121, (800) 868-9797, ferrum.edu commuter

Hollins , Roanoke, • • • 794 $44,980/ year (540) 362-6401, (800) 456-9595, hollins.edu

Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Roanoke, • • • • 1,039 $22,400/ year (full time fall and spring); $650 per (540) 985-8483, (888) 985-8483, jchs.edu credit hour (for those with less than 12 credits)

Liberty University, Lynchburg, • • • 12,600 (residential); $28,744 approx total annual residential (434) 582-2000, (800) 543-5317, 90,000 (online) undergraduate liberty.edu or libertyu.com

National College, Salem, • • • • 317 (Roanoke Tuition $5,072/year 16 credit hours; $317 per credit (540) 986-1800, (888) 956-2732, campus) hour part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary national-college.edu according to course load. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load , Radford, • • • 9,982 $8,976-$17,236/ year (VA res.); $21,141-$29,401/ (540) 831-5000, (800) 890-4265, radford.edu year (non-res.)

Roanoke College, Salem, • • 2,00 $46,632/ year (540) 375-2500, (800) 388-2276, roanoke.edu

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, • • • 29,071 $19,105/ year (VA res.); $34,861/ year (non-res.) (540) 231-6000, vt.edu

Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, • • 12,094 $142.59/ credit hour (VA res.); $337.19/ credit hour (540) 857-8922, virginiawestern.edu (non-res.); $231.00/ credit hour (e-rate)

Virginia Military Institute,Lexington, (800) 767-4207, • • 1,569 Tuition, R&B fees: $22,692/ year (VA res.); (540) 464-7230, vmi.edu $43,680/ year (non-res.)

Washington and Lee University, Lexington, • • • 1,855 Tuition: $43,570; Avg. Room & Board: $10,250. (540) 458-8710, wlu.edu Other fees also apply. education Private, Parochial and Other Schools

ROANOKE VALLEY PRIVATE, DIRECTOR GRADES PUPIL:TEACHER TUITION ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS PAROCHIAL, & OTHER SCHOOLS RATIO Blue Ridge Autism & Achievement Angela Leonard Preschool- Achievement 5:1 Varies Diagnosed learning disability, autism, attention deficit Center 312 Whitwell Dr., Age 22 Autism disorder, other health impairments or multiple disabilities. Roanoke, Va. 24019 1:1 540-366-7399, braacroanoke.org Community High School Josh Chapman 9-12 5:1 $9,900 Application with an essay as well as participation in an 302 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, Va. and John interview with director to assess the student’s desire to 24013 McBroom learn and fit for a unique learning environment. Students 540-345-1688, communityhigh.net are asked to visit and attend classes for two days. Community School Linda Roth Ages 3-14 7:1 $7,650-$8,898 Age and program dependent. 7815 Williamson Rd., Roanoke, Va. Interview with Director of Admissions and classroom visit. 24019 540-563-5036, communityschool.net Faith Christian School Samuel P. Cox, JK-12 8:1 $4,920-$8,920 Student application; signed Parent’s Covenant Form; 3585 Buck Mountain Rd., Head of School Completed Teacher Reference Forms; Student Essay Roanoke, Va. 24018 (grades 6-11 only); student transcript; Two most recent 540-769-5200, faithchristian-school. standardized tests; Proof of immunization; $50 Student com Application fee; Admissions Interview. Enrollment fee: $200. Mineral Springs Christian School Pastor Preschool-8 9:1 Preschool: $2,750, Screening for kindergarten, readiness test for grades 1-8. 1030 Bible Ln., Vinton, Va. 24179 Bobby Harris, 1st Child: $3,200, 540-890-4465, Administrator 2nd Child: $2,560, mineralspringschristianschool.org 3rd Child: $2,050; 4th Child: $1,640 New Vista Montessori School Stewart Putney Ages 2-6 8:1 2-year-olds: $300- Age 3-6, fully potty-trained and age 2, will potty train. 541 Luck Ave., Suite 110, $660/month Roanoke, Va. 24016 2-year-olds 5:1 3- to 6-year-olds: 540-342-1173, newvista.org $245-$625/ month North Cross School Christian Proctor, JK3-12 8:1 $5,500-$15,040 JK3-K: application, teacher recommendation, assessment 4254 Colonial Ave., Roanoke, Va. Headmaster testing. Gr. 1-6: teacher recommendation; Gr. 7-12: English 24018, 540-989-6641 or 888-637-6641 and math recommendation; Gr. 6-12: questionnaire; Gr. northcross.org 1-12: assessment testing. Optional campus visits. Parkway Christian Academy Erica Dixon, School Pre-K4-12 K4-7 1 Child: $4,300-4,500 Complicance with academic, Biblical worldview & 3230 King St.Roanoke, Va. 24012 Administrator 15:1 2 Children: $7,105- student social integration mission. Acceptance of 540-982-2400, 7,426 protective, gracious authority in discipline & respect. parkwaychristianacademy.org 8-12 3 Children: Diligently work toward goals prescribed.Application 20:1 $9,470-9,901 packet & personal interview with Senior Administrator.

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ROANOKE VALLEY PRIVATE, DIRECTOR GRADES PUPIL:TEACHER TUITION ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS PAROCHIAL, & OTHER SCHOOLS RATIO Roanoke Adventist Crystal Melius, K-8 11:1 $275/ month Immunizations must be current along with a physical Preparatory School Head Teacher examination. 4120 Challenger Ave., Previous school records. Roanoke, Va. 24012 540-977-0346, rapschool.org Roanoke Catholic School Patrick Patterson Pre-K – 12 11:1 Parishoner: Entrance test (depending on previous test scores 621 N. Jefferson St. Principal $6,457-$8,060; non- and report cards), personal interview and teacher Roanoke, Va. 24016 parishoner: $7,657- recommendations. 540-982-3532, roanokecatholic.com $9,260

Roanoke Valley Christian School Rick Brown, K3-12 11:1 K3-K5: $5,390 For details, call 366-2432, ext. 119 (admissions director). 6520 Williamson Rd. NW, Roanoke, Administrator 1-4: $5,790 Va. 24019, 540-366-2432, rvcs.info 5-8: $6,075 9-12: $6,470 Salem Montessori School Valerie Ages 6 weeks Call for Pupil/ Call for Tuition rates Tour with immunization and birth records. 1574 Roanoke Blvd. VanderHoeven, - grade 6 Teacher ratios Salem, Va. 24153 Director 540-387-1523, salemmontessori.org education Public Schools ROANOKE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ’13-’14 ENROLLMENT NO. SCHOOLS PUPIL:TEACHER RATIO % GRADS # STUDENTS IN ‘13 HIGHER ED GRAD CLASS Roanoke City Public Schools 13,534 17 elementary, 5 Elementary: 18.2:1 67 832 40 Douglass Ave. NW, Roanoke VA 24012 middle, 2 high, 4 Middle: 18.4:1 540-853-2502, rcps.info alternative High: 17.8:1 Superintendent: Rita Bishop, Ed.D.

Roanoke County Public Schools 14,064 5 high, 5 middle, K-12 87.7 1,126 5937 Cove Rd., Roanoke, VA 24019 16 elementary, 1 22:1 540-562-3700, rcs.k12.va.us technical center Superintendent: Dr. Lorraine Lange, Ed.D.

Salem City Schools 3,856 4 elem., 1 middle, 1 Elementary Average 78 280 510 S. College Ave., Salem 24153 high school 18.9:1, Andrew Lewis 540-389-0130, salem.k12.va.us/ Middle School core Superintendent: H. Alan Seibert, Ed.D. classes 23.1:1, Salem High School core classes 20:2 Botetourt County Schools 4,912 7 elem., 2 middle, 2 20:1 82 362 (2 high schools) 143 Poor Farm Rd., Fincastle 24090 high, 1 vocational 540-473-8263, bcps.k12.va.us/ school, 1 stem-h Superintendent: Anthony Brads, Ed.D. academy

Franklin County Schools 7,144 12 elem.,1 middle, 23:1 74 501 25 Bernard Rd.,Rocky Mount, VA 24151 1 high,1 career & 540-483-5138, frco.k12.va.us technical, 1 Adult Interim Superintendent: W. Mark Church Ph.D. Education Center

Craig County Schools 702 McCleary Elementary 19:1 (elementary) 75-80 5 P.O. Box 245, 6 Allegheny Cir., New Castle (K-5) 25:1 (middle/high) 24127, 540-864-5191, craig.k12.va.us/ Craig County Middle/ Superintendent: Sonja Switzer High School (6-12)

Roanoke Valley Governor’s School 268 1 20:1 100 78 for Science and Technology 2104 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke 24015, 540-853-2116, rvgs.k12.va.us/ Director: John Kowalski education Roanoke Higher Education Center

ROANOKE HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER CONTACT CONTACT PHONE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS

Averett University SARAH HUDSON 767-6040

Bluefield College PAMELA FOX 767-6050

Hollins University CATHY KOON 362-6326

James Madison University CAROL FLEMING 767-6138

Mary Baldwin College SHARON BARNES 767-6172

Old Dominion University TERRI WHEATON 767-6180

Radford University EULAH PRICE 767-6190

Roanoke College COURTNEY PENN 375-2270

TAP/This Valley Works ANNETTE LEWIS 767-6221

University of Virginia LOUISE CHAGNON 767-6204

Virginia Commonwealth University CHARLES ANDERSON 767-6060

Virginia Tech Roanoke Center KAY DUNKLEY 767-6103

Virginia Western Community College JOHN COLLINS 982-3890, x205

Western Virginia Workforce Development Board SHERRY DEAN 767-6149