The Williams School

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Located in Norfolk, VA, The Williams School is a leading independent pre-K-8 school in Hampton Roads. We are proud to offer a progressive and independent experience at the preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school levels - drawing students from the nearby areas of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton, Suffolk, Portsmouth and beyond. At The Williams School, we are equally committed to providing our children an expansive education.
We are an intellectual and caring community of mind, body, and spirit where learning spills out of the classrooms into the hallways, onto the playing fields, and throughout our children's lives as they think, talk, and interact with what they are studying.
We work in close partnership with parents who are, in fact, their children's first and most important teachers.
We strive to be a diverse school family united by shared values and the common ideals we hold for children.
The individuality of our children enriches our community as whole.
The Williams School works with each child to build an enduring foundation for academic, moral, and social success.
Williams School students embody integrity, confidence, discipline, and a love of learning.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Williams School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1927

Student Body

Total Students
166 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
The Williams School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • At The Williams School, we are equally committed to providing our children an expansive education. We are an intellectual and caring community of mind, body, and spirit where learning spills out of the classrooms into the hallways, onto the playing fields, and throughout our children's lives as they think, talk, and interact with what they are studying. We work in close partnership with parents who are, in fact, their children's first and most important teachers. We strive to be a diverse school family united by shared values and the common ideals we hold for children. The individuality of our children enriches our community as whole. The Williams School works with each child to build an enduring foundation for academic, moral, and social success. Williams School students embody integrity, confidence, discipline, and a love of learning.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Williams School's ranking?
The Williams School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Williams School?
The application deadline for The Williams School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Williams School located?
The Williams School is located in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, VA. There are 5 other private schools located in Ghent.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Norfolk, VA is $10,260 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Norfolk, VA is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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