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Best 23504 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,136 students in 23504, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 53 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 23504, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23504, VA are Booker T Washington High School, Lindenwood Elementary School and Richard Bowling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23504 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23504, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23504, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Rank: #66.
Chesterfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2915 Westminster Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2544
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 23504, VA?
How many public schools are located in 23504?
6 public schools are located in 23504.
What percentage of students in 23504 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 23504 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23504?
23504 public schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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