2024 Best Middle Schools in the Norfolk Area

• Norfolk, VA•

• Private School•

• 1-12

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  147 reviews

Alum: I loved the six years that I have spent at Norfolk Academy. The spirit, involvement, and social life were amazing. The resources and academics that this school provides also I believe are second to none. The school taught me how to juggle academics, athletics, social life, and home life. I believe that in that sense, the school prepared me very well for the future. However, I hope the arts programs, including the broadcasting program, improve. Field day was also another event that I enjoyed. Even though I went through some years without field day due to covid, the years that I was able to attend the event were the most fun. As an alum, one aspect of the school that I love is the amount of involvement that the school allows for alums. For example, the academic opportunities such as internships that the school provides are very useful. I am very fortunate to have an opportunity to participate in an internship through them.... Read 147 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,205

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Virginia Beach, VA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.8 out of 5  81 reviews

Parent: As a military family we have had our children in a number of different schools. CHC stands out as one of the best schools they’ve attended due to the engaging community and the high level of academics. The faculty engages with the kids and meets them at their level providing excellent instruction. There is ample opportunity to be challenged as well as receive support when necessary in academics and in athletics and the arts. We have been so pleased with the vast array of opportunities our children can partake in. We love the idea of keeping them in the same school for lower, middle and upper school. The entire staff is caring, committed, and invested in the students. We’ve enjoyed getting to know many of the families throughout our time at CHC. Our children love going to school and have excelled academically and socially thanks to the support of the teachers and staff.... Read 81 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,070

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Chesapeake, VA•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.61 out of 5  112 reviews

Parent: Veritas has been such a good fit for our family. Coming from a homeschooled background, we were concerned how our child would do there all day. My child looks forward to being at school everyday and especially in his classroom with his teacher. Our son feels totally safe there and had no separation anxiety. Every morning my child excitedly ran to greet the administrators at the door. He loved that he could start his day by racing them to be the first to say hello. He also loves going to memory period. He has grown so much this year. His teacher is bright, loving, fun and very patient. She takes them outside several times a day, gives them snack time and miraculously gets them to nap. It is amazing how much better his reading and social grace has gotten too. They have an excellent classical curriculum delivered in love. The teachers are very invested and the small class sizes guarantee personal attention. We also love the other parents. This family community is priceless!... Read 112 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 259

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Williamsburg, VA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.31 out of 5  105 reviews

Parent: As not only a Walsingham Academy parent but also a teacher and most importantly a practicing Catholic, my experience as part of the community has been second to none. I believe in the power and importance of a faith based education where my children can grow spiritually and morally. Walsingham encourages faith and instills values that they will carry in life forever. The teachers at Walsingham genuinely care for their students and are committed to seeing them succeed. The school provides academic rigor and high-quality education that prepare students for college, equipped with the mental toughness and the academic and social skills needed to excel. Walsingham Academy develops the whole child and allows each to tap into his/her talents and interests from performing arts, numerous clubs, athletics and more. We choose Walsingham because it provides a strong moral foundation and shapes confident, capable, and well-rounded young adults. Go Trojans!... Read 105 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 502

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Newport News, VA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  45 reviews

Sophomore: I have been at Hampton Roads Academy since I was four. The environment at Hampton Roads Academy is amazing. The teachers and staff are wonderful, and they are always willing to help and accommodate each students needs. The academics at the school are also spectacular. The smaller classes allow a student to feel comfortable in the classroom. This leads to students building relationships with their teachers and in turn teaches them how to ask for help and talk to adults. At Hampton Roads Academy I also took part in many activities. This allowed me to find like minded people and build a friend group. Another aspect of Hampton Roads Academy that allows for a trust and bond between the community is the Hampton Roads Academy honor code. The honor code upholds the students to be honest, respectful, and responsible in all aspects of their life. I personally feel like the honor code has helped shape the way I make decisions today. This is why I would recommend to any student.... Read 45 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 641

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Suffolk, VA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  67 reviews

Alum: I transferred to Nansemond-Suffolk Academy my sophomore year of high school (Fall 2020) and it has been the best decision of my life. I was having trouble making/keeping friends at my past school and because of this, my grades and mental health were taking a turn for the worst. I shadowed at NSA in February of 2020, this was probably the best day of my life and a turning point for my future. The kindness and community that I was greeted with was eye-opening and immediately helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel. When I stepped foot on campus as an official Saint, I was so scared about fitting in and finding friends. I was greeted with open arms and smiling faces. I found my true self at NSA! I would not be the outgoing, independent, and strong-willed person I am today if it wasn't for NSA. Everyone has the students' best interest at heart and will do anything to see them succeed. I highly recommend NSA to anyone that is thinking of enrolling their family!... Read 67 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 900

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Norfolk, VA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.54 out of 5  59 reviews

Senior: Great school. I learned a great deal with all my basic courses. Great opportunities for additional learning as well as college preparation. Counselors were helpful. I was a little disappointed regarding the limited diversity however.... Read 59 reviews

• grade A

• Students 596

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• York County School Division, VA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  3 reviews

Senior: I t was a typical middle school, however, first year students in 6th grade got their own hallway sand some of the best teachers! Administration was great there, club activities and meetings were always going on, and the chorus teacher is incredible. A pretty great experience! And last thing, the library? The best in the county!... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 890

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA•

• 2-8

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  21 reviews

Sophomore: Old Dominion has been a great place from what I have experienced during my freshmen year. Most of the teachers I had the pleasure of learning from were enthusiastic when they were teaching, and had a lot of passion for their subjects. The only downside I would say I had was some of the teachers, like my chemistry teacher, made it very hard to learn the subject at the task. Leading most of the class to have to learn on their own time. If they could change that then my rating of the school would skyrocket.... Read 21 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,304

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Hampton, VA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  19 reviews

Parent: Hampton Christian is an excellent academic and Christian school. They foster student independence and Godliness and help them be the best citizens they can be!... Read 19 reviews

• grade A

• Students 254

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• York County School Division, VA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: I transferred to this school mid-season from Tokyo, and I was really nervous since that was my first time to attend an American public middle school, and my English proficiency level was not very high. However, the students and teachers welcomed me warmly and I was able to adjust to the school nicely and improve my english. I felt like the academic level of this school was in a pretty high range. It could have been better if they had more variety in their food choice other than pizza and sandwich, but overall, I had a great experience at that school.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 881

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.43 out of 5  7 reviews

Alum: I remember it being a school that provided everything I needed to learn comfortably, but also the hard work that you hated as a kid. (even though it works out for the best in the end...)... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,029

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Williamsburg, VA•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.82 out of 5  60 reviews

Parent: We've been a PCS family for 7 years. We believe it is the best educational option in Williamsburg for our children, where each child is is encouraged to develop virtues and thinking rightly by learning the enduring truths of the world and humanity through a classical and Christ-centered education. It is such a treat to hear their conversations mature along with their logical thinking. We love the balance of the arts and music curriculum, Latin, and the opportunity to participate in school team sports. The teachers' love for educating students is evident, which develops a bond of trust. And we appreciate that parents are considered to have the ultimate responsibility for raising their children and the school partners well with us.... Read 60 reviews

• grade A

• Students 194

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,076

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Top notch school. Teachers are great and the school is well laid out. one of the newer schools in the area.easy access and plenty of parking.lots of programs for the students to do and well run programs.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 619

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• York County School Division, VA•

• 6-8

• grade A

• Students 540

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.29 out of 5  14 reviews

Middle School Student: Salem Middle School is a very diverse school. There are lots of things to get involved in. The Music Department is really nice. Although, the administration is not so good. They just seem kinda blah and they don't interact. This school is really big in college readiness and has an AVID program. Overall this school is pretty rad!... Read 14 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,112

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• York County School Division, VA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.58 out of 5  12 reviews

Alum: When I went to Yorktown Middle School, I had some of the most hardworking teachers. They all went above and beyond to help us understand the lessons and came up with creative ways to learn in the class room. The teachers are very invested in every student. When I got a concussion in seventh grade, all of my teachers called home or emailed me to see how I was doing, and when I returned to school, they stayed excess amount of time after school to help me catch up. As a senior about to graduate from high school, I still call my eighth-grade math teacher if I need a tutor. While the teachers at Yorktown Middle are great, the school atmosphere and school spirit is unmatched. There is only a presence of positivity and school pride in the class rooms, creating a learning environment that is so encouraging and safe.... Read 12 reviews

• grade A

• Students 641

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.07 out of 5  15 reviews

Alum: It was an old, run-down dirty school, so that's why they're building a new one. Besides that, most of the teachers were nice and helpful. Additionally, there were plenty of clubs and the news team was great at keeping everyone up to date.... Read 15 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,338

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Alum: It was nice, good friends and teachers. There were cases where the environment was not great for learning but it got better as I grew older and I became more interested in learning for myself.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 943

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  18 reviews

Alum: The experience at Landstown Middle School was quite interesting, due to the sheer amount of diversity found within the school community. However, it was a positive experience.... Read 18 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,348

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Chesapeake, VA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  46 reviews

Senior: I love StoneBridge, there is no better high school experience for a Christian teenager that actually wants to learn about the Bible. The teachers have a lot of experience and are always willing to work with you to help you get things done, and the process of transitioning to college is very easy here. We have colleges that stop by and have tables at our school set up, where we can learn more about the college in question, which is very helpful. StoneBridge also prepares students for college in the way that we ask and answer questions, and write papers.... Read 46 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 347

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Senior: Corporate is a good school! You learn a lot of things and you get ahead for highschool . From a senior that went to this school I am greatly appreciate it.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,065

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: Currently, I'm a Senior at Tallwood High School, but Independence was my middle school. I was in quite a bit of clubs that were active and the events at school were always well planned. I thought I learned a lot in this school; though, it was not academic as middle schools like Plaza Middle. I especially loved the band program.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,197

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Poquoson City Public Schools, VA•

• 6-8

• grade A minus

• Students 472

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1