Best Schools in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,068 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Downtown Norfolk greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
The top high schools in Downtown Norfolk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Matthew Fontaine Maury High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1697 Students
2. Booker T Washington High
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Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 947 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
The top middle schools in Downtown Norfolk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blair Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1149 Students
2. William H. Ruffner Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 436 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
The top elementary schools in Downtown Norfolk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
2. P.b. Young Sr. Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 228 Students
3. Tidewater Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 124 Students
4. First Baptist Ready Academy Christian School
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Projected Test Scores
First Baptist Ready Academy Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 114 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA has a total population of 6,536 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
69.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
62.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
How many schools are in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA?
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,068 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Norfolk perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Downtown Norfolk score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Downtown Norfolk greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Norfolk?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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