Norfolk Montessori Academy in Norfolk, VA, offers Montessori programs for preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Founded in 2005, the school enrolls 30 students supported by 5 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 6:1.
The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting a diverse early learning environment in the Ingleside neighborhood.
The school is a member of the American Montessori Society and the National Association of Private Special Education Centers.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Norfolk Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The Real Preparation for Education is the Study of One's Self
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Norfolk Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Norfolk Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Norfolk Montessori Academy located?
Norfolk Montessori Academy is located in the Ingleside neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 589 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 589 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 589 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 589 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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224 S Military Hwy
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 466-9392
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 466-9392
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Gr: PK-K | 45 students
5160 A Beamon Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 855-3563
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 855-3563
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Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
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(757) 420-2455
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(757) 420-2455
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Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 545-7998
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 545-7998
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Gr: PK-K | 46 students
1421 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 461-5456
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 461-5456
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5160 A Beamon Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 855-3563
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(757) 855-3563
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Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
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Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-0253
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-0253
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Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
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(757) 455-5582
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(757) 627-2462
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(757) 855-3563
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(757) 420-2455
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(757) 420-2455
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Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 461-5456
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Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 622-5650
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(757) 622-5650
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443 Kempsville Rd
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(757) 455-6100
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(757) 455-6100
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224 S Military Hwy
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(757) 466-9392
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 466-9392
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
5160 A Beamon Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 855-3563
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 855-3563
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(757) 420-2455
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(757) 420-2455
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St. Paul's Learning Center
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1615 Isaac St
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 545-7998
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 545-7998
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
418 E Bute St
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 622-5650
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 622-5650
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students
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