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#302 of 457 private schools in VA
Norfolk Academy
School · Norfolk, VA
A private school in Norfolk, VA serving grades 1st – 12th.
1585 WESLEYAN DR, Norfolk, VA 23502
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in VA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Norfolk Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,246/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norfolk), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,467
Median home value
$244,800
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
48.1%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Bay AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.5 | 1–12 | 0.8 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Gateway Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Rivermont School - TidewaterPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | 3–12 | 2.9 mi | 60 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Norfolk Academy is listed in Norfolk, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Norfolk Academy
Norfolk Academy is a private school in Norfolk, VA, serving approximately 1,203 students in grades 1st-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norfolk Academy
What grades does Norfolk Academy serve?
Norfolk Academy serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Norfolk Academy?
Norfolk Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,203 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Academy is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Norfolk Academy rank in VA?
Norfolk Academy ranks #302 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Norfolk Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Norfolk Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Norfolk Academy a private school?
Yes, Norfolk Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Norfolk Academy a religious school?
No, Norfolk Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 116
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Norfolk city
- Phone
- (757) 452-6808
- Area population (ZIP 23502)
- 19,836
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23502; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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