The Williams School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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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: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Williams School
Kind	17
1	14
2	22
3	19
4	15
5	20
6	18
7	25
8	16

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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.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

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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

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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 79%.

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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The average private school tuition in Norfolk, VA is $16,324 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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