For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 752 students in 23508, VA (there are , serving 475 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in 23508, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23508, VA are Larchmont Elementary School and James Monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23508 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23508, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23508, VA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1145 Bolling Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 451-4180
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 451-4180
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 W 29th St
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3500
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Alternative Center
Alternative School
3700 Bowdens Ferry Rd
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3417
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3417
Rank: n/an/a
Norfolk Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
3700 Bowden Ferry Rd
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3417
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3417
23508, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
446 Virginia Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3338
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3338
Gr: PK | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23508, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23508, VA include Larchmont Elementary School and James Monroe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23508?
4 public schools are located in 23508.
What percentage of students in 23508 go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in 23508 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23508?
23508 public schools minority enrollment is 60% 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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