Very Good
#125 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 27% of private schools
Norfolk Collegiate School
School · Norfolk, VA
A private school in Norfolk, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
5429 TIDEWATER DR, Norfolk, VA 23509
- 7.7:1 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 Collegiate School 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,246/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,715
Median home value
$238,500
Median rent
$1,259/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23509; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| Norfolk Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Dominion AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | 1–12 | 2.0 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Norfolk Collegiate School is listed in Norfolk, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Norfolk Collegiate School
Norfolk Collegiate School is a private school in Norfolk, VA, serving approximately 516 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norfolk Collegiate School
What grades does Norfolk Collegiate School serve?
Norfolk Collegiate School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Norfolk Collegiate School?
Norfolk Collegiate School has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Collegiate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Collegiate School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Norfolk Collegiate School rank in VA?
Norfolk Collegiate School ranks #125 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Norfolk Collegiate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norfolk Collegiate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Norfolk Collegiate School a private school?
Yes, Norfolk Collegiate School 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 Collegiate School a religious school?
No, Norfolk Collegiate School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 516
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Norfolk city
- Phone
- (757) 282-5314
- Area population (ZIP 23509)
- 12,912
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 23509; 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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