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The Williams School

419 Colonial Ave Norfolk, VA 23507

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • Located in Norfolk, VA, The Williams School is a leading independent pre-K-8 school in Hampton Roads.
  • We are proud to offer a progressive and independent experience at the preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school levels - drawing students from the nearby areas of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton, Suffolk, Portsmouth and beyond.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Williams School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
School Motto
Honor Before Honors

Student Body

Total Students
166 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 85%
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School Notes

  • At The Williams School, we are equally committed to providing our children an expansive education.
  • We are an intellectual and caring community of mind, body, and spirit where learning spills out of the classrooms into the hallways, onto the playing fields, and throughout our children's lives as they think, talk, and interact with what they are studying.
  • We work in close partnership with parents who are, in fact, their children's first and most important teachers.
  • We strive to be a diverse school family united by shared values and the common ideals we hold for children.
  • The individuality of our children enriches our community as whole.
  • The Williams School works with each child to build an enduring foundation for academic, moral, and social success.
  • Williams School students embody integrity, confidence, discipline, and a love of learning.
  • At The Williams School, we are equally committed to providing our children an expansive education. We are an intellectual and caring community of mind, body, and spirit where learning spills out of the classrooms into the hallways, onto the playing fields, and throughout our children's lives as they think, talk, and interact with what they are studying. We work in close partnership with parents who are, in fact, their children's first and most important teachers. We strive to be a diverse school family united by shared values and the common ideals we hold for children. The individuality of our children enriches our community as whole. The Williams School works with each child to build an enduring foundation for academic, moral, and social success. Williams School students embody integrity, confidence, discipline, and a love of learning.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of The Williams School?
The acceptance rate of The Williams School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.
What is The Williams School's ranking?
The Williams School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Williams School?
The application deadline for The Williams School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Williams School located?
The Williams School is located in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, VA. There are 5 other private schools located in Ghent.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Norfolk, VA is $15,239 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Norfolk, VA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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