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Rivermont School - Roanoke

Special education school · Grades K–12

Roanoke, VA

1354 8th St SW, Roanoke, VA 24015

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher

Rivermont School - Roanoke is a special education school in Roanoke, Virginia, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 70 students and around 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
70
Teachers
9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 28 girls, 42 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 76% of special education schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 58 special education schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    70’19–2063’21–2270’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    K3
    12
    22
    37
    47
    57
    63
    75
    88
    910
    105
    115
    126

    Student body

    White71%
    Black14%
    Two or more races10%
    Hispanic or Latino4%

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Rivermont School - Roanoke whether it takes part.

    More about Virginia's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Rivermont School - Roanoke

    What grades does Rivermont School - Roanoke serve?

    Rivermont School - Roanoke serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Rivermont School - Roanoke?

    About 70 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Rivermont School - Roanoke?

    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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