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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Norfolk City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 37 public elementary schools serving 18,894 students in Norfolk City, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Norfolk City, VA are Academy For Discovery At Lakewood, Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School and Ghent K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norfolk City, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Norfolk City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Norfolk City (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
Tanners Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1335 Longdale Dr
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3030.
Richard Bowling Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2515
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
543 E. Olney Rd
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 628-2588
Gr: PK-2 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
St. Helena Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
903 S Main St
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 494-3884
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Southside Stem Academy At Campostella
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1106 Campostella Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 628-2555
Gr: K-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Ruffner School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
610 May Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2466
Gr: 3-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Jacox Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Marshall Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2433
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Norfolk City, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Norfolk City, VA include Academy For Discovery At Lakewood, Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School and Ghent K-8.
How many public elementary schools are located in Norfolk City?
37 public elementary schools are located in Norfolk City.
What is the racial composition of students in Norfolk City?
Norfolk City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Norfolk City are often viewed compared to one another?

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