Ryan Academy of Norfolk
Independent school · Grades K–8
Norfolk, VA
844 Jerome Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Norfolk since at least 2011
Ryan Academy of Norfolk is an independent private school in Norfolk, Virginia, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 51 students and around 7 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 11% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 155 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 51
- Teachers
- 7.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 20 girls, 31 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 155 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of independent elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 51 independent elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Ryan Academy of Norfolk 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 Ryan Academy of Norfolk
What grades does Ryan Academy of Norfolk serve?
Ryan Academy of Norfolk serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Ryan Academy of Norfolk?
About 51 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Ryan Academy of Norfolk?
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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