For the 2023 school year, there are 29 private schools serving 4,905 students in Norfolk, VA (there are 57 public schools, serving 27,955 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Norfolk, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The best top ranked private schools in Norfolk, VA include Norfolk Academy, Loch-meadow Kindergarten and The Williams School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Norfolk Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Christ The King Catholic School![Christ The King Catholic School Photo - We love out Cougar students and families! Christ The King Catholic School Photo - We love out Cougar students and families!]()

(Catholic)
3401 Tidewater Dr
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 625-4951
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 625-4951
Grades: NS-8
| 249 students
Loch-meadow Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
7400 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 489-2008
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 489-2008
Grades: PK-K
| 93 students
255 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
Grades: PK-12
| 681 students
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-1495
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-1495
Grades: PK-12
| 589 students
Ocean View Christian Academy![Ocean View Christian Academy Photo Ocean View Christian Academy Photo]()

(Baptist)
9504 Selby Pl
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 583-1808
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 583-1808
Grades: PK-12
| 203 students
1000 Bolling Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
St. Pius X School
(Catholic)
7800 Halprin Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 588-6171
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 588-6171
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
The Barry Robinson Center
Alternative School (Catholic)
443 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
Grades: 2-12
| 49 students
Bina High School
All-girls (Jewish)
425 Washington Park
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 627-2462
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 627-2462
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
418 E Bute St
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 622-5650
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 622-5650
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
First Presbyterian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
820 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 625-0667
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 625-0667
Grades: PK-K
| 158 students
Ghent Montessori School
Montessori School
610 Mowbray Arch
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-8174
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-8174
Grades: PK-8
| 106 students
860 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 461-4565
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 461-4565
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
5160 A Beamon Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 855-3563
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 855-3563
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
4200 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 423-1800
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 423-1800
Grades: PK-3
| 53 students
Norfolk Montessori Academy
Montessori School
979 Ingleside Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6786
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6786
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
422 Shirley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 624-3473
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 624-3473
Grades: 2-6
| 64 students
Parkdale Private School Inc
Daycare / Preschool
321 Virginian Drive
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 583-5989
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 583-5989
Grades: K
| 17 students
Roadstead Montesorri High School
Montessori School
400 W. Olney Rd., Suite E.
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 319-0663
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 319-0663
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
St. John Lutheran School
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
8918 Tidewater Dr
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 588-8227
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 588-8227
Grades: PK-2
| 80 students
St. Paul's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
1615 Isaac St
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 545-7998
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 545-7998
Grades: PK-K
| 46 students
St. Peters Episcopal Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
224 S Military Hwy
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 466-9392
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 466-9392
Grades: PK-K
| 62 students
1421 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 461-5456
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 461-5456
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
West Ghent School
Alternative School
1009 W Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-4403
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-4403
Grades: PK-1
| 47 students
Yeshiva Aish Kodosh Talmudical Academy
All-boys (Jewish)
612 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 623-6070
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 623-6070
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Norfolk, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bayview Christian School (Closed 2006)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
707 E Bayview Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 480-9154
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 480-9154
Grades: NS-PK
| 20 students
Calvary Christian School (Closed 2015)
(Christian)
2331 E Little Crk Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 583-9730
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 583-9730
Grades: PK-12
| 176 students
969 Philpotts Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 853-0111
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 853-0111
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
Holy Trinity School (Closed 2017)
(Catholic)
154 W Government Ave
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 583-1873
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 583-1873
Grades: K-9
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Norfolk, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Norfolk, VA include Norfolk Academy, Loch-meadow Kindergarten and The Williams School.
How many private schools are located in Norfolk, VA?
29 private schools are located in Norfolk, VA.
How diverse are private schools in Norfolk, VA?
Norfolk, VA private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of students in Norfolk, VA go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Norfolk, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
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