For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,309 students in 23517, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 41 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 23517, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23517, VA are Ghent K-8, Matthew Fontaine Maury High School and Blair Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23517 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23517, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23517, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ghent K-8
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Matthew Fontaine Maury High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Gr: 9-12 | 1,736 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Blair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 Spotswood Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
23517, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23517, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23517, VA include Ghent K-8, Matthew Fontaine Maury High School and Blair Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23517?
3 public schools are located in 23517.
What percentage of students in 23517 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 23517 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23517?
23517 public schools minority enrollment is 73% 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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