For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,707 students in 23505, VA (there are , serving 1,457 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 23505, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23505, VA are Sewells Point Elementary School, Granby High School and Camp Allen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23505 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23505, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23505, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: n/an/a
Norfolk Alternative High School
Alternative School
3700 Bowden Ferry Rd
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 628-3417
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 628-3417
23505, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7620 Shirland Ave
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4133
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4133
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23505, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23505, VA include Sewells Point Elementary School, Granby High School and Camp Allen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23505?
6 public schools are located in 23505.
What percentage of students in 23505 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 23505 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23505?
23505 public schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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