The Williams School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Norfolk, VA
419 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507
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 6 students per teacher
- Serving families in Norfolk since at least 2011
The Williams School is an independent private school in Norfolk, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 155 students and around 7 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 170 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–8
- Students
- 155
- Teachers
- 23.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 77 girls, 78 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 59% of independent elementary schools in Virginia (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 67% 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
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 The Williams 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 The Williams School
What grades does The Williams School serve?
The Williams School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Williams School?
About 155 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Williams 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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