For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 473 students in the neighborhood of Broad Creek, Norfolk, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Broad Creek is Richard Bowling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Broad Creek, Norfolk, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Broad Creek, Norfolk, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Bowling Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2515
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2515
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Broad Creek, Norfolk, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Broad Creek, Norfolk, VA include Richard Bowling Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Broad Creek, Norfolk?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Broad Creek, Norfolk.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Broad Creek, Norfolk?
the neighborhood of Broad Creek, Norfolk public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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