For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 931 students in 23523, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23523, VA are St. Helena Elementary School and Southside Stem Academy At Campostella. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 23523 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23523, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23523, VA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Helena Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
903 S Main St
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 494-3884
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 494-3884
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Southside Stem Academy At Campostella
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Campostella Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 628-2555
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 628-2555
Gr: K-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23523, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23523, VA include St. Helena Elementary School and Southside Stem Academy At Campostella.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23523?
2 public elementary schools are located in 23523.
What is the racial composition of students in 23523?
23523 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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