Norfolk Academy
Independent school · Grades 1–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Virginia
Norfolk, VA
B+Overall grade1,207 students11 students per teacher
Private schools in Norfolk, VA
25 private schools in Norfolk, VA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 3Christian schools 7Montessori schools 3Independent schools 6High schools 10Preschools 4
Norfolk Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
A+Overall grade688 students8 students per teacher
Norfolk Collegiate School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Norfolk, VA
B+Overall grade503 students8 students per teacher
Norfolk Collegiate School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Norfolk, VA
BOverall grade469 students7 students per teacher
St. Patrick Catholic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Catholic school in Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
AOverall grade373 students11 students per teacher
Christ the King Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Norfolk, VA
A+Overall grade207 students7 students per teacher
St. Pius X School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Norfolk, VA
A+Overall grade155 students6 students per teacher
The Williams School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Norfolk, VA
A+Overall grade155 students7 students per teacher
Ocean View Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools in Virginia
Norfolk, VA
A+Overall grade128 students8 students per teacher
First Baptist Ready Academy Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 144% since 2011–12
Norfolk, VA
B-Overall grade122 students15 students per teacher
Ghent Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
A+Overall grade86 students5 students per teacher
Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health
Special education school · Grades 6–12
Growing: enrollment up 65% since 2015–16
Norfolk, VA
B+Overall grade51 students10 students per teacher
Ryan Academy of Norfolk
Independent school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Norfolk, VA
AOverall grade51 students7 students per teacher
The Hague School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
AOverall grade45 students6 students per teacher
Park Place School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 3–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
AOverall grade39 students6 students per teacher
McDonald Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3
Serving families in Norfolk since at least 2011
Norfolk, VA
B+Overall grade37 students12 students per teacher
Dominion Academy
Special education school · Grades 4–12
Smaller classes than 71% of special education schools in Virginia
Norfolk, VA
A-Overall grade33 students5 students per teacher
Roadstead Montesorri High School
Montessori school · Grades 8–12
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Norfolk, VA
A-Overall grade18 students5 students per teacher
Yeshiva Aish Kodosh Talmudical Academy
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
The only all-boys school in Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
AOverall gradeAll boys14 students3 students per teacher
West Ghent School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–1
Smaller classes than 69% of independent schools in Virginia
Norfolk, VA
AOverall grade12 students6 students per teacher
Bina High School
Jewish day school · Grades 7–10
The only all-girls school in Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
A-Overall gradeAll girls9 students6 students per teacher
First Presbyterian Preschool
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
A-Overall grade8 students4 students per teacher
Loch-Meadow Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
A-Overall grade8 students5 students per teacher
St. Peter's Episcopal Day School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Norfolk, VA
A-Overall grade5 students5 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Norfolk, VA
How many private schools are in Norfolk, VA?
25 private schools in Norfolk, VA, with about 4,425 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Norfolk, VA?
The most common are Christian schools (7), independent schools (6), Catholic schools (3), Montessori schools (3).
Are there private high schools in Norfolk, VA?
Yes: 10 private schools in Norfolk, VA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Norfolk, VA offer pre-K?
16 private schools in Norfolk, VA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Norfolk, VA have?
The average school has 6.9 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Norfolk, VA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each 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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