For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,548 students in 23503, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23503, VA are Mary Calcott Elementary School, Bay View Elementary School and Ocean View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23503 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23503, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23503, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Calcott Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 Westmont Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1434 Bay View Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3030
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 W. Government Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3105
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3105
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8720 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3150
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3150
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Oceanair Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Dudley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3095
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3095
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 23503, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23503, VA include Mary Calcott Elementary School, Bay View Elementary School and Ocean View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23503?
5 public elementary schools are located in 23503.
What is the racial composition of students in 23503?
23503 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% 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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