For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,043 students in 23513, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23513, VA are Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Norview Middle School and Norview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23513 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23513, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23513, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3035 Sherwood Forest Lane
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Norview Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6325 Sewells Point Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4600
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,152 students
Rank: #33.
Norview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Tanners Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1335 Longdale Dr
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #55.
Coleman Place Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2445 Palmyra St.
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
23513, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Coronado School (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
1025 Widgeon Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4630
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4630
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
900 Asbury Ave
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4570
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4570
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
1330 Branch Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4610
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4610
Grades: 8
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23513, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23513, VA include Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Norview Middle School and Norview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23513?
5 public elementary schools are located in 23513.
What is the racial composition of students in 23513?
23513 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% 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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