For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 256 students in the neighborhood of Park Place, Norfolk, VA.
The top ranked public school in Park Place is James Monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Park Place, Norfolk, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Park Place, Norfolk, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
520 W 29th St
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3500
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Park Place, Norfolk, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Park Place, Norfolk, VA include James Monroe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Park Place, Norfolk?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Park Place, Norfolk.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Park Place, Norfolk?
the neighborhood of Park Place, Norfolk public schools minority enrollment is 97% 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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