For the 2025 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, Richard Bowling Elementary School and Lindenwood 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 13% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23504, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Booker T Washington High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Park Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-3575
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-3575
Grades: 9-12
| 955 students
Rank: #22.
Richard Bowling Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2515
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2515
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Lindenwood Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Ludlow St
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2577
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2577
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
Ruffner School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 May Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2466
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2466
Grades: 3-8
| 540 students
Rank: #55.
Chesterfield Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2915 Westminster Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2544
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2544
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #66.
Jacox Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Marshall Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2433
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2433
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
23504, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2600 East Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2555
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2555
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Norfolk Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2861 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1045 E Brambleton Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2500
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2500
Grades: 3-5
| 124 students
Traep - Norfolk (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2861 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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, Richard Bowling Elementary School and Lindenwood 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).
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