Excellent
#35 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 7% of private schools
The Williams School
Elementary School · Norfolk, VA
A private elementary school in Norfolk, VA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
419 COLONIAL AVE, Norfolk, VA 23507
- 5.8:1 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 The Williams 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$107,650
Median home value
$560,700
Median rent
$1,422/mo
College educated
75.9%
Homeownership
44.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23507; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Ghent Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Ghent K-8Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| West Ghent SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Williams School is listed in Norfolk, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Williams School
The Williams School is a private elementary school in Norfolk, VA, serving approximately 162 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Williams School
What grades does The Williams School serve?
The Williams School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Williams School?
The Williams School has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Williams School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Williams School is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Williams School rank in VA?
The Williams School ranks #35 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is The Williams School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Williams School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Williams School a private school?
Yes, The Williams 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 The Williams School a religious school?
No, The Williams School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 162
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Norfolk city
- Phone
- (757) 627-1383
- Area population (ZIP 23507)
- 6,515
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 23507; 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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