New Vistas School
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Lynchburg, VA
520 Eldon St, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any special education school in Lynchburg
- Smaller classes than 88% of special education schools in Virginia
- Serving families in Lynchburg since at least 2011
New Vistas School is a special education school in Lynchburg, Virginia, for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. It has about 39 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of special education schools in Virginia. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 66% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 181 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–12
- Students
- 39
- Teachers
- 11.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 14 girls, 25 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 66% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of special education schools in Virginia (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 60% of special education schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 58 special education schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask New Vistas School whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about New Vistas School
What grades does New Vistas School serve?
New Vistas School serves grades 2–12.
How many students attend New Vistas School?
About 39 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at New Vistas School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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