For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,374 students in 23502, VA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,370 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 23502, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23502, VA are Lake Taylor High School, Ingleside Elementary School and Lake Taylor. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23502 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23502, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23502, VA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Taylor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1384 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,030 students
Rank: #22.
Ingleside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
976 Ingleside Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3270
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3270
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Taylor
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1380 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3230
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3230
Grades: K-8
| 626 students
Rank: #44.
Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Security Ln.
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3310
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Easton Preschool At Fairlawn
Magnet School
1132 Wade St
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3290
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3290
Grades: PK
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
Norfolk Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1330 N Military Hwy
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3300
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
tidewater regional alternative Educational project
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
861 Glenrock Rd, C/o Secep Cir
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Traep - Chesapeake
Alternative School
6160 Kempsville Cr., Suite 300
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Traep - Suffolk
Alternative School
6160 Kempsville Cr., Suite 300
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23502, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1132 Wade St
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3260
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3260
Grades: PK-2
| 256 students
5523 Pebble Lane
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3280
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3280
Grades: PK-2
| 286 students
Southeastern Coop Ed Pgm (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
6160 Kempsville Cr., Suite 300
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23502, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23502, VA include Lake Taylor High School, Ingleside Elementary School and Lake Taylor.
How many public schools are located in 23502?
9 public schools are located in 23502.
What percentage of students in 23502 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 23502 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23502?
23502 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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