For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,667 students in 23513, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 46 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 23513, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23513, VA are Norview High School, Sherwood Forest Elementary School and Norview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23513 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23513, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23513, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6501 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 50% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Norview Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6325 Sewells Point Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4600
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Norview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Coleman Place Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2445 Palmyra St.
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Tanners Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1335 Longdale Dr
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
The Academy Of International Studies At Rosemont
Alternative School
1330 Branch Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4610
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4610
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23513, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23513, VA include Norview High School, Sherwood Forest Elementary School and Norview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23513?
7 public schools are located in 23513.
What percentage of students in 23513 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 23513 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23513?
23513 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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