For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,707 students in 23505, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,457 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 23505, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23505, VA are Granby High School, Sewells Point Elementary School and Camp Allen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23505 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23505, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23505, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Granby High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4110
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,850 students
Rank: #22.
Sewells Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7928 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4160
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Camp Allen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 C Street
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4170
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Suburban Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 531-3118
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 531-3118
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #55.
Granby Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Newport Ave
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4150
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
Norfolk Alternative High School
Alternative School
3700 Bowden Ferry Rd
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 628-3417
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 628-3417
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23505, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7620 Shirland Ave
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4133
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4133
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23505, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23505, VA include Granby High School, Sewells Point Elementary School and Camp Allen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23505?
6 public schools are located in 23505.
What percentage of students in 23505 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 23505 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23505?
23505 public schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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