Best Coleman Place Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 614 students in the neighborhood of Coleman Place, Norfolk, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Coleman Place is Coleman Place Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Coleman Place, 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 38% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Coleman Place, Norfolk, VA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coleman Place Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2445 Palmyra St.
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Coleman Place, Norfolk, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Coleman Place, Norfolk, VA include Coleman Place Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Coleman Place, Norfolk?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Coleman Place, Norfolk.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Coleman Place, Norfolk?
the neighborhood of Coleman Place, Norfolk public schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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