Top Rankings
Norfolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 26,882 students in Norfolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Norfolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
49 Schools
2,141 Schools
# Students
26,882 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
2,078 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Norfolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#119 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
 (20-21)56%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
 (20-21)35%
59%
Graduation Rate
79%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
15%
19%
% Black
56%
22%
% White
20%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,038 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,468 is less than the state median of $15,257.  The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$404 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$389 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,038
$15,502
Spending / Student
$14,468
$15,257
Best Norfolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willoughby Early Childhood Center
(Math: ≥90%  | Reading: ≥90% ) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
9500 4th View St
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3127
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3127
Gr: PK | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Discovery At Lakewood
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%) 
Rank:
Rank:
8/
  Top 30%10
1701 Alsace Ave
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2477
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2477
Gr: 3-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%) 
Rank:
Rank:
8/
  Top 30%10
1122 W. Princess Anne Road
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 628-2525
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 628-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Ghent K-8
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%) 
Rank:
Rank:
7/
  Top 50%10
200 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%) 
Rank:
Rank:
7/
  Top 50%10
1145 Bolling Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 451-4180
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 451-4180
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Matthew Fontaine Maury High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90%) 
Rank:
Rank:
7/
  Top 50%10
322 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Gr: 9-12 | 1,736 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mary Calcott Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%) 
Rank:
Rank:
6/
  Top 50%10
137 Westmont Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tarrallton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%) 
Rank:
Rank:
6/
  Top 50%10
2080 Tarrallton Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-1800
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Norview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85%) 
Rank:
Rank:
6/
  Top 50%10
6501 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,821 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Lake Taylor High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%) 
Rank:
Rank:
5/
  Bottom 50%10
1384 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,137 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Sewells Point Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%) 
Rank:
Rank:
4/
  Bottom 50%10
7928 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4160
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4160
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%) 
Rank:
Rank:
4/
  Bottom 50%10
1434  Bay View Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3030
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Granby High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80%) 
Rank:
Rank:
4/
  Bottom 50%10
7101 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4110
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,850 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Larrymore Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55-59%) 
Rank:
Rank:
4/
  Bottom 50%10
7600 Halprin Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3070
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%) 
Rank:
Rank:
3/
  Bottom 50%10
1511 Willow Wood Dr
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2721
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2721
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Camp Allen Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%) 
Rank:
Rank:
3/
  Bottom 50%10
501 C Street
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4170
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4170
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1717.
Booker T Washington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70%) 
Rank:
Rank:
3/
  Bottom 50%10
1111 Park Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-3575
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-3575
Gr: 9-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%) 
Rank:
Rank:
3/
  Bottom 50%10
350 W. Government Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3105
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3105
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1919.
Crossroads Prek-8 School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%) 
Rank:
Rank:
2/
  Bottom 50%10
8021 Old Ocean View Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3050
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3050
Gr: PK-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2020.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%) 
Rank:
Rank:
2/
  Bottom 50%10
8720 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3150
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3150
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2121.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%) 
Rank:
Rank:
2/
  Bottom 50%10
3035 Sherwood Forest Lane
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Blair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%) 
Rank:
Rank:
2/
  Bottom 50%10
730 Spotswood Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2323.
Ingleside Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45-49%) 
Rank:
Rank:
2/
  Bottom 50%10
976 Ingleside Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3270
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3270
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2424.
Azalea Gardens Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%) 
Rank:
Rank:
2/
  Bottom 50%10
7721 Azalea Garden Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3000
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2525.
Little Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
7900 Tarpon Place
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3080
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3080
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2626.
Norview Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
6325 Sewells Point Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4600
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,152 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2727.
Lindenwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
2700 Ludlow St
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2577
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2577
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2828.
Norview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
6401 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Suburban Park Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35-39%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
310 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 531-3118
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 531-3118
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3030.
Oceanair Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
600 Dudley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3095
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3095
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3131.
Granby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 41%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
7101 Newport Ave
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4150
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3232.
Lake Taylor
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
1380 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3230
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3230
Gr: K-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3333.
Coleman Place Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
2445 Palmyra St.
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3434.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
520 W 29th St
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3500
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3535.
Tanners Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
1335 Longdale Dr
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norfolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Norfolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 49 public schools serving 26,882 students.
What is the rank of Norfolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Norfolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #116 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norfolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
56% of Norfolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norfolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Norfolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Norfolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,468 is less than the state median of $15,257.  The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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