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Norfolk Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 29 private schools serving 4,794 students in Norfolk, VA, 15% of all K-12 students in Norfolk, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
45% of private schools in Norfolk, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 29
  • # Students Served: 4,794
  • Average Tuition: $16,324
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 34%
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 29
  • # Students Served: 4,794
  • Average Tuition: $16,324
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 34%
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Norfolk, VA School Trends

Top Ranked Norfolk Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Loch-meadow Kindergarten
Loch-meadow Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Daycare / Preschool
7400 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 489-2008
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Norfolk Academy Photo
Norfolk Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 1,208 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 16
1585 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
(1)
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Norfolk Christian Schools Photo
Norfolk Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 764 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
255 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
(2)
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Norfolk Collegiate School Photo
Norfolk Collegiate School
Gr: PK-12 | 589 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 31
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
(5)
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Ocean View Christian Academy Photo
Ocean View Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
9504 Selby Pl
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 583-1808
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Map of Parkdale Private School Inc
Parkdale Private School Inc
Gr: K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool
321 Virginian Drive
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 583-5989
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Ryan Academy Of Norfolk Photo
Ryan Academy Of Norfolk
Gr: K-8 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
844 Jerome Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 583-7926
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Saint Patrick Catholic School Photo
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1000 Bolling Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
(2)
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St. Pius X School Photo
St. Pius X School
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
7800 Halprin Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 588-6171
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Map of West Ghent School
West Ghent School
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Alternative School
1009 W Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-4403
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The Williams School Photo
The Williams School
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
419 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 627-1383
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Map of The Barry Robinson Center
The Barry Robinson Center
Gr: 2-12 | 49 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
443 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
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Map of Bina High School
Bina High School
Gr: 11-12 | 4 students
All-girls (Jewish)
425 Washington Park
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 627-2462
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Map of Building Blocks Preschool
Building Blocks Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 132 students
Daycare / Preschool
844 Jerome Ave
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 583-6389
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Map of Dominion Academy
Dominion Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students
Special Education School
400 W 24th St
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 375-6615
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Map of First Baptist Ready Academy Christian School
First Baptist Ready Academy Christian School
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students
Baptist
418 E Bute St
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 622-5650
(1)
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First Presbyterian Preschool Photo
First Presbyterian Preschool
Gr: NS-K | 160 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
820 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 625-0667
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Map of Ghent Montessori School
Ghent Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
610 Mowbray Arch
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-8174
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Map of The Hague School
The Hague School
Gr: 9 | 10 students
Specialized Curriculum
739 Yarmouth St
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 317-3033
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Map of Kempsville Center For Behavioral Health
Kempsville Center For Behavioral Health
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
860 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-0253
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Map of Bayview Christian School
Bayview Christian School
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
707 E Bayview Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 480-9154
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Map of Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
2331 E Little Crk Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 583-9730
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Christ The King Catholic School Photo
Christ The King Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
3401 Tidewater Dr
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 625-4951
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Map of Greenhill Farms Christian Academy
Greenhill Farms Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students
Christian
969 Philpotts Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 853-0111
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Map of Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School
Gr: K-9 | 151 students
Catholic
154 W Government Ave
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 583-1873
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Map of Mclea School
Mclea School
Gr: PK-6 | 3 students
745 Bancker Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 587-7841
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Map of St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-1 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
8918 Tidewater Dr
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 588-8227
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Norfolk, VA Private School Trends (10-Year)

29
Private Schools
-3.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
4,794
Students
-15.9% (-906 students) 10-yr
$16,324
Avg. Tuition
+188.1% (+$10,657) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+6.7% (+1 student) 10-yr
29%
Students of Color
-9.4% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-16.7% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Norfolk)
This State (VA)
# Schools
29 Schools
1,035 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearNorfolk, VA Total Schools
202529
202431
202330
202228
202132
202033
201933
201834
201730
201631
201530
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# Students
4,794 Students
152,652 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025165169179
2024164163172
2023171167174
2022187171185
2021175165180
2020173158171
2019178161175
2018172158172
2017197166180
2016193163178
2015190149167
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% Students of Color
29%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202529%31%34%
202428%31%34%
202330%31%33%
202229%30%33%
202132%29%32%
202031%29%32%
201933%28%31%
201832%28%31%
201730%31%32%
201630%31%32%
201532%32%32%
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0.59
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.590.650.65
20240.590.650.65
20230.600.650.65
20220.600.640.64
20210.620.640.64
20200.620.640.64
20190.610.620.63
20180.610.620.63
20170.610.610.61
20160.610.600.61
20150.620.620.61
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# American Indian Students
7 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
212 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20254%7%5%
20245%7%5%
20235%7%5%
20224%5%4%
20214%6%4%
20204%5%4%
20194%5%4%
20185%5%4%
20174%4%4%
20164%5%4%
20153%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
142 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20253%4%9%
20243%4%9%
20233%4%9%
20223%4%8%
20213%4%9%
20203%4%9%
20193%3%8%
20183%4%8%
20173%3%8%
20163%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
603 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
12%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202512%8%7%
202412%8%7%
202312%8%8%
202211%8%7%
202113%8%7%
202013%9%8%
201912%8%7%
201812%8%7%
201712%8%7%
201611%8%7%
201514%9%8%
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# White Students
2,928 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
60%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202560%49%52%
202459%49%52%
202359%48%52%
202258%51%54%
202156%51%54%
202055%52%54%
201957%53%56%
201857%53%56%
201756%56%58%
201656%56%58%
201554%53%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,035 Students
47,734 Students
% of Others Students
21%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202521%32%26%
202421%32%26%
202321%33%25%
202224%32%25%
202124%31%25%
202025%30%24%
201924%31%24%
201823%30%23%
201725%29%22%
201626%28%22%
201527%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
476 Teachers
14,560 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202510:110:111:1
202410:111:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202011:111:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201712:110:112:1
201612:110:112:1
201512:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202561%54%55%
202451%53%54%
202353%54%54%
202259%54%54%
202159%54%54%
202059%52%54%
201959%53%53%
201859%53%53%
201760%53%53%
201660%53%52%
201568%51%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025161415
2024161415
2023161415
2022141415
2021141415
2020141415
2019131415
2018131415
2017141415
2016141415
2015151315
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Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025171213
2024181112
2023161111
2022161111
2021161111
2020161111
2019161111
2018161111
201791110
201691010
201591010
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Average SAT score
1258
(Out of 1600)
1229

SAT Score Trends (2018-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025125812251233
2024125812341230
2023124212271228
2022123612261229
2021123612201229
2020123612161226
2019123612161226
2018123612221226
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Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
27

ACT Score Trends (2018-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025272726
2024272726
2023272726
2022282726
2021282626
2020282625
2019282625
2018282625
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,324
$17,257

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$16,324$17,414$15,012
2024$10,260$15,256$13,254
2023$9,740$15,221$12,626
2022$8,514$14,456$12,187
2021$7,941$14,203$11,800
2020$7,889$14,291$11,512
2019$7,845$14,111$11,293
2018$7,773$13,894$11,017
2017$7,499$13,323$10,708
2016$5,492$12,876$10,356
2015$5,667$12,863$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
34%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202534%30%34%
202434%30%34%
202327%29%34%
202227%29%33%
202125%29%33%
202023%27%32%
201923%27%31%
201823%26%30%
201723%25%30%
201623%25%29%
201533%24%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$25,250
$8,809

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2016-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$25,250$8,819$7,073
2024$25,250$8,571$6,930
2023$25,250$8,585$6,469
2022$25,250$8,791$6,289
2021$25,250$8,283$6,055
2020$25,250$7,664$5,921
2019$500$6,891$5,795
2018$500$6,928$5,456
2017$500$6,662$5,319
2016$500$6,697$5,105
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Average Endowment Size
$45 million
$44.84 million

Endowment Trends (2018-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$45 M$45 M$39 M
2024$45 M$52 M$39 M
2023$41 M$55 M$39 M
2022$41 M$55 M$40 M
2021$41 M$52 M$40 M
2020$41 M$46 M$40 M
2019$41 M$51 M$40 M
2018$41 M$60 M$43 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
79%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202578%78%81%
202484%83%85%
202384%84%85%
202291%83%85%
202191%84%85%
202090%84%85%
201990%85%85%
201890%84%85%
201792%85%85%
201692%84%85%
201587%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Norfolk, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Norfolk, VA include Ryan Academy Of Norfolk, Norfolk Academy, and Norfolk Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in Norfolk?
29 private schools are located in Norfolk.
How diverse are private schools in Norfolk?
Norfolk private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Norfolk go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Norfolk are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Norfolk?
45% of private schools in Norfolk are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Norfolk are often viewed compared to one another?

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