Montvale: Schools & Education
Education in Montvale: 1 public school. Montvale Elementary is the largest at 253 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 253 students.
- ~351 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 351 residents per school. 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Bedford County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 253 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 16 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 221 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 87.4% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Hollins University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 13.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Hollins University |
| Nearest College · City | Roanoke |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 362-6000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 13.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 4 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Montvale Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 11575 West Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 425-7006 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24122 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1716 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 20.4% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12