Below Average
#432 of 457 private schools in VA
Park Place School
Middle School · Norfolk, VA
A private middle school in Norfolk, VA serving grades 3rd – 8th.
422 SHIRLEY AVE, Norfolk, VA 23517
- 10:1 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 Park Place 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$63,556
Median home value
$355,800
Median rent
$1,397/mo
College educated
55.3%
Homeownership
25%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23517; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 1,072 | Compare → |
| Dominion AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 1–12 | 0.4 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Ruffner SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 3–8 | 1.6 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Harbor Point AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 4–12 | 1.9 mi | 102 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Park Place School is listed in Norfolk, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Park Place School
Park Place School is a private middle school in Norfolk, VA, serving approximately 69 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Place School
What grades does Park Place School serve?
Park Place School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Park Place School?
Park Place School has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Place School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Place School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Park Place School rank in VA?
Park Place School ranks #432 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Park Place School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Place School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Park Place School a private school?
Yes, Park Place School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Park Place School a religious school?
Park Place School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 69
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Norfolk city
- Phone
- (757) 624-3473
- Area population (ZIP 23517)
- 4,550
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 23517; 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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