For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,216 students in the neighborhood of Northside, Norfolk, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Northside are Mary Calcott Elementary School and Northside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northside, Norfolk, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (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 Northside, Norfolk, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Calcott Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
137 Westmont Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8720 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3150
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3150
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northside, Norfolk, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northside, Norfolk, VA include Mary Calcott Elementary School and Northside Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northside, Norfolk?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northside, Norfolk.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northside, Norfolk?
the neighborhood of Northside, 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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