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 35% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,152 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
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 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
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 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
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: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
23513, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 Asbury Ave
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4570
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4570
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
1330 Branch Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4610
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4610
Gr: 8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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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