North Cross School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Roanoke, VA
4254 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, VA 24018
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Roanoke
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
North Cross School is an independent private school in Roanoke, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 536 students and around 7 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 22% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 172 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 536
- Teachers
- 73 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 254 girls, 282 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 79% of independent schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 42 independent schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- 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 North Cross 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 North Cross School
What grades does North Cross School serve?
North Cross School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend North Cross School?
About 536 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at North Cross 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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