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#178 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 39% of private schools
Ryan Academy of Norfolk
Elementary School · Norfolk, VA
A private elementary school in Norfolk, VA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
844 JEROME AVE, Norfolk, VA 23518
- 7.4:1 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.
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Where Ryan Academy of Norfolk 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$73,899
Median home value
$280,200
Median rent
$1,348/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23518; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Prek-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 750 | Compare → |
| Suburban Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Mary Calcott ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Norfolk Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 489 | 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.
Ryan Academy of Norfolk is listed in Norfolk, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ryan Academy of Norfolk
Ryan Academy of Norfolk is a private elementary school in Norfolk, VA, serving approximately 55 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #178 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ryan Academy of Norfolk
What grades does Ryan Academy of Norfolk serve?
Ryan Academy of Norfolk serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ryan Academy of Norfolk?
Ryan Academy of Norfolk has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ryan Academy of Norfolk?
The student-teacher ratio at Ryan Academy of Norfolk is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ryan Academy of Norfolk rank in VA?
Ryan Academy of Norfolk ranks #178 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Ryan Academy of Norfolk's MySchoolScout rating?
Ryan Academy of Norfolk has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ryan Academy of Norfolk a private school?
Yes, Ryan Academy of Norfolk 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 Ryan Academy of Norfolk a religious school?
No, Ryan Academy of Norfolk is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 55
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Norfolk city
- Phone
- (757) 583-7926
- Area population (ZIP 23518)
- 28,957
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 23518; 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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