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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Norfolk City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 53 public schools serving 26,882 students in Norfolk City, VA (there are 27 private schools, serving 4,873 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Norfolk City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Norfolk City, VA are Willoughby Early Childhood Center, Academy For Discovery At Lakewood and Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norfolk City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Norfolk City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Norfolk City (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willoughby Early Childhood Center
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9500 4th View St
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3127
Gr: PK | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Discovery At Lakewood
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 Alsace Ave
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2477
Gr: 3-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1122 W. Princess Anne Road
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 628-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Ghent K-8
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1145 Bolling Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 451-4180
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Matthew Fontaine Maury High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
322 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Gr: 9-12 | 1,713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mary Calcott Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
137 Westmont Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tarrallton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2080 Tarrallton Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Norview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6501 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Lake Taylor High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1384 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Sewells Point Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7928 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4160
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1434 Bay View Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Granby High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7101 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,980 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Larrymore Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 Halprin Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1511 Willow Wood Dr
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2721
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Camp Allen Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 C Street
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4170
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1717.
Booker T Washington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Park Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-3575
Gr: 9-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
350 W. Government Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3105
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Crossroads Prek-8 School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8021 Old Ocean View Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3050
Gr: PK-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2020.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8720 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3150
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2121.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3035 Sherwood Forest Lane
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Blair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Spotswood Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2323.
Ingleside Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
976 Ingleside Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3270
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Azalea Gardens Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7721 Azalea Garden Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2525.
Little Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7900 Tarpon Place
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3080
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2626.
Norview Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6325 Sewells Point Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Lindenwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Ludlow St
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2577
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2828.
Norview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Suburban Park Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 531-3118
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3030.
Oceanair Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Dudley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3095
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3131.
Granby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7101 Newport Ave
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3232.
Lake Taylor
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1380 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3230
Gr: K-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3333.
Coleman Place Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2445 Palmyra St.
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
520 W 29th St
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3535.
Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Security Ln.
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3310
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How many public schools are located in Norfolk City?
55 public schools are located in Norfolk City.
What percentage of students in Norfolk City go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Norfolk City are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norfolk City?
Norfolk City public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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