For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 754 students in 23508, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 467 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in 23508, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23508, VA are Larchmont Elementary School and James Monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23508 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23508, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23508, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1145 Bolling Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 451-4180
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 451-4180
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 W 29th St
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3500
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Alternative Center
Alternative School
3700 Bowdens Ferry Rd
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3417
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3417
Rank: n/an/a
Norfolk Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
6045 Curlew Drive
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3417
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3417
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23508, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23508, VA include Larchmont Elementary School and James Monroe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23508?
4 public schools are located in 23508.
What percentage of students in 23508 go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in 23508 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23508?
23508 public schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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