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Best Norfolk City Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 private schools serving 4,745 students in Norfolk City, VA (there are 55 public schools, serving 26,882 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Norfolk City, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Norfolk City, VA include Ryan Academy Of Norfolk, Saint Patrick Catholic School, and Norfolk Collegiate School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
46% of private schools in Norfolk City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Norfolk City Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Loch-meadow Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
7400 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 489-2008
Gr: PK-K | 87 students Tuition listed
Norfolk Academy
Norfolk Academy Photo - Norfolk Academy's Wynne-Darden stadium features a turf field for football and lacrosse. The school has more than 70 athletic teams, and the majority of students participate in at least one season of athletics. Facilities include multiple playing fields, several gymnasiums, a weight room, and an indoor pool.
(1)
1585 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
Gr: 1-12 | 1,208 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norfolk Christian Schools
Norfolk Christian Schools Photo - Norfolk Christian Upper School Campus
(Christian)
(2)
255 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
Gr: PK-12 | 764 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norfolk Collegiate School
Norfolk Collegiate School Photo - Middle school students use the green room to film a short video for class. The room is equipped with movie editing software, iPads and more for students to utilize.
(5)
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Gr: PK-12 | 589 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ocean View Christian Academy
Ocean View Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
9504 Selby Pl
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 583-1808
Gr: NS-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Parkdale Private School Inc
Daycare / Preschool
321 Virginian Drive
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 583-5989
Gr: K | 17 students
844 Jerome Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 583-7926
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Saint Patrick Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
1000 Bolling Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pius X School
St. Pius X School Photo
(Catholic)
7800 Halprin Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 588-6171
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Ghent School
Alternative School
1009 W Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-4403
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
The Williams School
The Williams School Photo - Logo
419 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 627-1383
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Barry Robinson Center
Alternative School (Catholic)
443 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
Gr: 2-12 | 49 students
Bina High School
All-girls (Jewish)
425 Washington Park
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 627-2462
Gr: 11-12 | 4 students
Building Blocks Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
844 Jerome Ave
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 583-6389
Gr: PK-K | 132 students
418 E Bute St
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 622-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students
First Presbyterian Preschool
First Presbyterian Preschool Photo - FPP SPRING PROGRAM
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
820 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 625-0667
Gr: NS-K | 160 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
Ghent Montessori School
Montessori School
610 Mowbray Arch
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-8174
Gr: NS-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
The Hague School
Special Program Emphasis
739 Yarmouth St
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 317-3033
Gr: 9 | 10 students
Kempsville Center For Behavioral Health
Special Education School
860 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-0253
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Church of God)
(1)
5160 A Beamon Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 855-3563
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
Mcdonald Montessori School
Montessori School
(3)
4200 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 423-1800
Gr: K-3 | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Norfolk Montessori Academy
Montessori School
979 Ingleside Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6786
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Park Place School
(Christian)
(1)
422 Shirley Avenue Norfolk, VA 23517
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 624-3473
Gr: 3-8 | 56 students
Roadstead Montesorri High School
Montessori School
400 W. Olney Rd., Suite E.
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 319-0663
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 14 students
St. Paul's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
1615 Isaac St
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 545-7998
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
St. Peters Episcopal Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
224 S Military Hwy
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 466-9392
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
1421 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 461-5456
Gr: K-1 | 9 students
Yeshiva Aish Kodosh Talmudical Academy
All-boys (Jewish)
612 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 623-6070
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Norfolk City, Virginia

Norfolk City Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bayview Christian School (Closed 2006)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
707 E Bayview Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 480-9154
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students
2331 E Little Crk Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 583-9730
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
969 Philpotts Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 853-0111
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students
154 W Government Ave
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 583-1873
Gr: K-9 | 151 students
745 Bancker Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 587-7841
Gr: PK-6 | 3 students
St. John Lutheran School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
8918 Tidewater Dr
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 588-8227
Gr: PK-1 | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Norfolk City)
This State (VA)
# Schools
28 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,745 Students
153,826 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
464 Teachers
14,613 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1258
(Out of 1600)
1225
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,324
$17,389
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$25,250
$8,819
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$45 million
$46.06 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.65
# American Indian Students
7 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
211 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
139 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
584 Students
11,982 Students
% Black Students
12%
8%
# White Students
2,919 Students
73,428 Students
% White Students
60%
49%
# 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
1,018 Students
48,114 Students
% of Others Students
21%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 City, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Norfolk City, VA include Ryan Academy Of Norfolk, Saint Patrick Catholic School, and Norfolk Collegiate School.
How many private schools are located in Norfolk City?
28 private schools are located in Norfolk City.
How diverse are private schools in Norfolk City?
Norfolk City private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Norfolk City go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Norfolk City are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Norfolk City?
46% of private schools in Norfolk City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Norfolk City are often viewed compared to one another?

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