Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded

1930

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

63 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

32:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

tuition varies depending on class.

Admissions Director

Laurie Reilly

Admissions Associate

Michele Burkhart

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

West Ghent School is a State Licensed private pre school. We accept children 2 years old through first grade. We offer music,art,foreign language and creative movement as part of our curriculum. Please schedule an appoinment to come see if our school is the right fit for your child.

West Ghent School accepts children ages 2 through first grade.

Source: Verified school update

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Ghent School's ranking?

West Ghent School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for West Ghent School?

The application deadline for West Ghent School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is West Ghent School located?

West Ghent School is located in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, VA. There are 5 other private schools located in Ghent.

School Reviews

Endorse West Ghent School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

September 01, 2026

How Much Homework Is Too Much?

Learn how to compare private school homework expectations, recognize excessive workloads, evaluate assignment quality, and ask better questions about academic balance before choosing a school for your child.

September 01, 2026

Learning Support Without a Formal Program

Learn what private schools mean by informal learning support, how services differ from formal programs, and which questions families should ask before choosing the right school today.

September 01, 2026

Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor

Learn how to judge academic rigor at private schools without AP or IB by examining curriculum depth, assessments, faculty expectations, advanced coursework, student work, and college preparation outcomes.

Request Info

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Norfolk, VA is $16,324 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Norfolk, VA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).