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. 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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Williams School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1927
Student Body
Total Students
166 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
![The Williams School Student By Grade The Williams School Student By Grade](http://images3.privateschoolreview.com/charts/29000/28534/the-williams-school-chart-obMLcy.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Williams School often compared to?
The Williams School is often viewed alongside schools like Ryan Academy Of Norfolk by visitors of our site.
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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