For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,239 students in 23502, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23502, VA are Ingleside Elementary School and Lake Taylor. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23502 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23502, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23502, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
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 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
23502, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1132 Wade St
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3260
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3260
Gr: PK-2 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
5523 Pebble Lane
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3280
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3280
Gr: PK-2 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Southeastern Coop Ed Pgm (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
6160 Kempsville Cr., Suite 300
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 23502, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23502, VA include Ingleside Elementary School and Lake Taylor.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23502?
2 public elementary schools are located in 23502.
What is the racial composition of students in 23502?
23502 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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