For the 2025 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 Matthew Fontaine Maury High School, Ghent K-8 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 36% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23517, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Matthew Fontaine Maury High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Grades: 9-12
| 1,736 students
Rank: #22.
Ghent K-8
(Math: 47% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Grades: K-8
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Blair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 Spotswood Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,072 students
23517, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Norfolk Skills Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
922 W 21st St
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3300
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23517, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23517, VA include Matthew Fontaine Maury High School, Ghent K-8 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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