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Norfolk Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 private preschools serving 3,249 students in Norfolk, VA.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Virginia private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
53% of private preschools in Norfolk, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17
  • # Students Served: 3,249
  • Average Tuition: $16,798
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Norfolk, VA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17
  • # Students Served: 3,249
  • Average Tuition: $16,798
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Norfolk, VA School Trends

Top Ranked Norfolk Private Preschools (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 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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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 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 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 Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
Church of God
5160 A Beamon Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 855-3563
(1)
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Map of Norfolk Montessori Academy
Norfolk Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
979 Ingleside Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6786
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Map of St. Paul's Learning Center
St. Paul's Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
1615 Isaac St
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 545-7998
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Map of St. Peters Episcopal Day School
St. Peters Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
224 S Military Hwy
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 466-9392
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Norfolk, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

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)

17
Private Schools
-10.5% (-2 schools) 10-yr
3,249
Students
+4.9% (+152 students) 10-yr
$16,798
Avg. Tuition
+196.4% (+$11,131) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+6.3% (+1 student) 10-yr
32%
Students of Color
-5.9% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-33.3% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Norfolk)
This State (VA)
# Schools
17 Schools
742 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearNorfolk, VA Total Schools
202517
202419
202320
202221
202124
202024
201922
201822
201719
201620
201519
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# Students
3,249 Students
108,546 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025190173191
2024186167187
2023174164185
2022182168188
2021168163184
2020171158179
2019180165182
2018178159181
2017169165183
2016165162181
2015163156173
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% Students of Color
32%
30%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202532%29%32%
202431%29%32%
202334%30%32%
202232%29%31%
202137%29%32%
202035%28%31%
201937%28%31%
201836%28%30%
201731%30%31%
201632%30%31%
201534%31%31%
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0.63
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.630.630.65
20240.620.640.65
20230.640.630.65
20220.630.630.64
20210.660.630.64
20200.660.630.64
20190.660.620.64
20180.660.620.64
20170.650.610.62
20160.650.610.62
20150.650.620.62
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
314 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
114 Students
4,042 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20253%4%4%
20243%4%5%
20233%4%5%
20223%5%5%
20213%5%5%
20203%5%4%
20194%4%5%
20184%4%5%
20173%4%3%
20163%4%3%
20152%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
104 Students
4,265 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20253%4%8%
20243%4%8%
20234%4%8%
20224%3%8%
20213%3%7%
20203%3%7%
20194%3%7%
20184%3%7%
20173%3%6%
20163%3%7%
20152%3%6%
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# Black Students
389 Students
6,951 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202512%7%6%
202411%7%6%
202312%7%6%
202210%7%6%
202114%7%7%
202014%8%7%
201913%8%6%
201813%8%6%
201711%8%6%
201611%8%6%
201514%8%6%
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# White Students
1,777 Students
50,208 Students
% White Students
53%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202554%48%48%
202454%47%48%
202352%47%48%
202252%49%50%
202149%49%50%
202048%49%51%
201948%52%52%
201848%51%52%
201744%53%54%
201644%54%54%
201541%51%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
327 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
939 Students
38,923 Students
% of Others Students
28%
37%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202528%37%34%
202428%38%33%
202328%38%33%
202231%36%31%
202131%36%31%
202032%35%31%
201931%33%30%
201831%34%30%
201739%32%30%
201639%31%29%
201541%35%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
311 Teachers
10,055 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202510:111:112:1
202410:111:112:1
202311:111:112:1
202211:111:112:1
202111:111:112:1
202011:111:112:1
201911:111:112:1
201811:111:112:1
201714:111:112:1
201614:111:112:1
201515:111:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
51%

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

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202555%51%51%
202445%50%51%
202347%51%51%
202253%51%51%
202153%50%50%
202053%50%50%
201953%50%50%
201853%49%50%
201757%49%49%
201657%50%49%
201568%46%48%
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025171516
2024171516
2023161516
2022151516
2021151516
2020141416
2019141416
2018141516
2017151416
2016151416
2015161416
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Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025181211
2024181010
2023161110
2022161110
2021161110
2020161110
2019161010
201816109
20179109
20169109
20159109
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Average SAT score
1172
(Out of 1600)
1221

SAT Score Trends (2018-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025117212201233
2024117212221229
2023117212291228
2022117212221226
2021117212221224
2020117212161221
2019117212121223
2018117212221219
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Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
27

ACT Score Trends (2018-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025262726
2024262726
2023262726
2022262726
2021262726
2020262626
2019262525
2018262625
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,798
$15,040

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$16,798$15,178$12,988
2024$8,500$11,015$10,159
2023$7,866$10,896$9,500
2022$6,384$10,529$8,989
2021$6,007$9,991$8,661
2020$6,007$9,763$8,383
2019$5,950$9,260$8,266
2018$5,950$8,627$7,888
2017$5,646$8,432$7,628
2016$5,499$7,561$7,230
2015$5,667$7,745$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
43%
27%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202543%27%31%
202439%27%30%
202332%26%30%
202231%27%29%
202129%26%29%
202027%26%29%
201927%25%28%
201827%23%27%
201727%24%26%
201627%24%25%
201533%23%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$50,000
$5,795

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2020-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$50,000$5,742$4,864
2024$50,000$5,732$4,788
2023$50,000$6,101$4,663
2022$50,000$5,375$4,366
2021$50,000$5,198$4,213
2020$50,000$4,979$4,101
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Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$23.39 million

Endowment Trends (2019-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$5 M$26 M$33 M
2024$5 M$17 M$19 M
2023$5 M$19 M$19 M
2022$5 M$18 M$17 M
2021$5 M$18 M$17 M
2020$5 M$17 M$15 M
2019$5 M$17 M$14 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202572%79%83%
202483%85%88%
202383%86%88%
202291%86%88%
202191%87%88%
202090%88%88%
201990%88%88%
201890%88%88%
201793%88%88%
201693%87%88%
201587%87%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Norfolk, VA?
The top ranked private preschools in Norfolk, VA include Norfolk Collegiate School, Saint Patrick Catholic School, and Ocean View Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Norfolk?
17 private preschools are located in Norfolk.
How diverse are private preschools in Norfolk?
Norfolk private preschools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Norfolk?
53% of private preschools in Norfolk are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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