For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,026 students in 23518, VA (there are , serving 400 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 23518, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23518, VA are Tarrallton Elementary School, Larrymore Elementary School and Azalea Gardens Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23518 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23518, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23518, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tarrallton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2080 Tarrallton Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-1800
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Larrymore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Halprin Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3070
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3070
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Azalea Gardens Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7721 Azalea Garden Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3000
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #44.
Crossroads Prek-8 School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8021 Old Ocean View Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3050
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3050
Grades: PK-8
| 750 students
Rank: #55.
Little Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7900 Tarpon Place
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3080
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3080
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23518, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23518, VA include Tarrallton Elementary School, Larrymore Elementary School and Azalea Gardens Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23518?
5 public schools are located in 23518.
What percentage of students in 23518 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 23518 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23518?
23518 public schools minority enrollment is 72% 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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