Best Public Schools in 23504 (Norfolk, VA) (2025-26)

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Best 23504 Virginia Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,068 students in 23504, VA (there are , serving 34 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 23504, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).

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 score of 30% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23504, VA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Booker T Washington High School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70%)
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1111 Park Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-3575

Gr: 9-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #22.

Lindenwood Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
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2700 Ludlow St
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2577

Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #33.

Richard Bowling Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30%)
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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: #44.

Ruffner School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
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610 May Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2466

Gr: 3-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #55.

Jacox Elementary School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 20%)
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1300 Marshall Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2433

Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #66.

Chesterfield Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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2915 Westminster Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2544

Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23504 Virginia

23504, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Dreamkeepers Academy (Closed 2012)

2600 East Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2555

Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Norfolk Re-ed (Closed 2008)

Special Education School

2861 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960

Tidewater Park Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1045 E Brambleton Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2500

Gr: 3-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Traep - Norfolk (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

2861 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 23504, VA?

The top ranked public schools in 23504, VA include Booker T Washington High School, Lindenwood Elementary School and Richard Bowling Elementary School.

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?

99% of all K-12 students in 23504 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).

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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).