For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 615 students in the neighborhood of West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA.
The top ranked public schools in West Ocean View are Willoughby Early Childhood Center and Ocean View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willoughby Early Childhood Center
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9500 4th View St
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3127
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3127
Grades: PK
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 W. Government Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3105
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3105
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA include Willoughby Early Childhood Center and Ocean View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Ocean View, Norfolk?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Ocean View, Norfolk.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Ocean View, Norfolk?
the neighborhood of West Ocean View, Norfolk public schools minority enrollment is 66% 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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