For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,468 students in 23502, VA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,419 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 23502, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
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 46% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23502, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23502, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Taylor High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1384 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Ingleside Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
976 Ingleside Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3270
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3270
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Lake Taylor
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1380 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3230
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3230
Gr: K-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative 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
Rank: n/an/a
1132 Wade St
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3290
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3290
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Norfolk Alternative High School
Alternative School
6045 Curlew Drive
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 628-3417
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 628-3417
Rank: n/an/a
Norfolk Technical Center
Vocational School
1330 N Military Hwy
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3300
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3300
Rank: n/an/a
Tidewater Regional Alternative Educational Project
Alternative School
861 Glenrock Rd, C/o Secep Cir
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
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?
8 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 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23502?
23502 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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