For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 752 students in 23508, VA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 23508 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23508, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23508, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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%
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 elementary schools in 23508, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23508, VA include Larchmont Elementary School and James Monroe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23508?
2 public elementary schools are located in 23508.
What is the racial composition of students in 23508?
23508 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% 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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