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Norfolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools

800 E City Hall Ave., Room 1200
Norfolk, VA 23510
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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 29 public preschools serving 11,927 students in Norfolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Virginia.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Norfolk City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 66% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
49 Schools
1,059 Schools
# Students
26,882 Students
522,218 Students
# Teachers
2,078 Teachers
37,218 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.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#119 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
48%
68%
(20-21)
56%
69%
(20-21)
35%
59%
79%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
15%
20%
% Black
56%
20%
% White
20%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
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.
This School District
This State (VA)
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 Preschools (2025-26)

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 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
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 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
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 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
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 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
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 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
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 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Oceanair Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Dudley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3095
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
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: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
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 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
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 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Jacox Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Marshall Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2433
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
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 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1530 Cypress St
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 494-3870
Gr: PK | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
1132 Wade St
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3290
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 49 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 26,882 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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