Public schools in Norfolk, VA
53 open public schools with an address in Norfolk, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
53
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
26,807
44 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
37 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Norfolk public schools
The federal directory lists 53 public schools in Norfolk, VA: 30 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high, 12 combined or other. The 44 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 26,807 students, an average of 609 per school. The largest campus is Granby High (1,980 students), and the largest elementary school is Crossroads PreK-8 School (790).
Norfolk City Public Schools operates the most schools here (49), plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 37 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 6 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 96% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Norfolk
Norfolk City Public Schools
Public school district
49 schools in Norfolk
Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
State operated agency
1 school in Norfolk · 23 total
Governor's School for the Arts
Specialized public school district
1 school in Norfolk
Kings Daughters
State operated agency
1 school in Norfolk
Tidewater Regional Alternative Ed Project
Specialized public school district
1 school in Norfolk
Elementary schools in Norfolk
30| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay View Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 500 | 14.3:1 | |
| Camp Allen Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 405 | 13.5:1 | |
| Chesterfield Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 325 | 11.6:1 | |
| Coleman Place Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 551 | 13.1:1 | |
| Crossroads PreK-8 School Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–08 | 790 | 11.6:1 | |
| Ghent K-8 Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | KG–08 | 501 | 13.9:1 | |
| Granby Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 464 | 12.5:1 | |
| Ingleside Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 574 | 14:1 | |
| Jacox Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 596 | 13.5:1 | |
| James Monroe Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 299 | 11.1:1 | |
| Lake Taylor Norfolk City Public Schools | KG–08 | 664 | 10.4:1 | |
| Larchmont Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 455 | 16.3:1 | |
| Larrymore Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 584 | 15.4:1 | |
| Lindenwood Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 243 | 11:1 | |
| Little Creek Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 583 | 13:1 | |
| Mary Calcott Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 404 | 14.4:1 | |
| Norview Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 412 | 13.3:1 | |
| Ocean View Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 512 | 13.5:1 | |
| Oceanair Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 400 | 12.9:1 | |
| P.B. Young Sr. Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–02 | 241 | 12.7:1 | |
| Richard Bowling Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 492 | 11.7:1 | |
| Sewells Point Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 495 | 13.4:1 | |
| Sherwood Forest Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 406 | 12.3:1 | |
| Southside STEM Academy at Campostella Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–08 | 686 | 12:1 | |
| St. Helena Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 229 | 12.1:1 | |
| Suburban Park Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 415 | 13:1 | |
| Tanners Creek Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 517 | 12.9:1 | |
| Tarrallton Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 286 | 13:1 | |
| Walter Herron Taylor Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 403 | 15.5:1 | |
| Willard Elementary Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 441 | 11.3:1 |
Middle schools in Norfolk
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Discovery at Lakewood Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | 03–08 | 739 | 14.8:1 | |
| Azalea Gardens Middle Norfolk City Public Schools | 06–08 | 792 | 15.2:1 | |
| Blair Middle Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,141 | 14.8:1 | |
| Northside Middle Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 732 | 13.6:1 | |
| Norview Middle Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,196 | 14.8:1 | |
| Ruffner School Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | 03–08 | 576 | 12.3:1 |
High schools in Norfolk
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T Washington High Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 904 | 12.1:1 | |
| Granby High Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,980 | 17.1:1 | |
| Lake Taylor High Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,107 | 14.8:1 | |
| Matthew Fontaine Maury High Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,713 | 15.9:1 | |
| Norview High Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,585 | 13.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Norfolk
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–PK | 165 | 11:1 | |
| Easton Preschool at Fairlawn Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–PK | 123 | 6.2:1 | |
| Governor's School for the Arts Governor's School for the Arts | Not reported | — | — | |
| Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep. Kings Daughters · Special Education School | PK–12 | — | — | |
| Madison Alternative Center Norfolk City Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Norfolk Alternative High Norfolk City Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Norfolk Alternative Middle Norfolk City Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Norfolk Technical Center Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet · Career and Technical School | Not reported | — | — | |
| The Academy of International Studies at Rosemont Norfolk City Public Schools · Magnet · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Tidewater Regional Alternative Ed Project Tidewater Regional Alternative Ed Project · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Willoughby Early Childhood Center Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–PK | 181 | 9.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.4%
- Hispanic15.7%
- Black55.2%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 44 Norfolk schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (26,807 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Norfolk
How many public schools are in Norfolk, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 53 open public schools with a location address in Norfolk: 30 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high, 12 combined or other. Together they reported 26,807 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Norfolk?
Schools with an address in Norfolk belong to 5 education agencies, led by Norfolk City Public Schools (49 schools), Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms (1 school), Governor's School for the Arts (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Norfolk?
Granby High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Norfolk, with 1,980 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Norfolk?
No school with an address in Norfolk is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Norfolk schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Norfolk public schools is 13.1:1, similar to the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Norfolk guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Virginia cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Virginia cities