Best 23502 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,541 students in 23502, VA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,370 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 23502, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23502, VA are Lake Taylor High School, Ingleside Elementary School and Lake Taylor. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23502 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23502, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23502, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Taylor High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1384 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,137 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Ingleside Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
976 Ingleside Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3270
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Lake Taylor
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1380 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3230
Gr: K-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Security Ln.
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3310
Rank: n/an/a
1132 Wade St
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3290
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Norfolk Technical Center
Vocational School
1330 N Military Hwy
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3300
Rank: n/an/a
861 Glenrock Rd, C/o Secep Cir
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Rank: n/an/a
Traep - Chesapeake
Alternative School
6160 Kempsville Cr., Suite 300
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Rank: n/an/a
Traep - Suffolk
Alternative School
6160 Kempsville Cr., Suite 300
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23502 Virginia

23502, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1132 Wade St
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3260
Gr: PK-2 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
5523 Pebble Lane
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3280
Gr: PK-2 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
6160 Kempsville Cr., Suite 300
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 23502, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23502, VA include Lake Taylor High School, Ingleside Elementary School and Lake Taylor.
How many public schools are located in 23502?
9 public schools are located in 23502.
What percentage of students in 23502 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 23502 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23502?
23502 public schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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