📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Norfolk, VA · Norfolk city

Norfolk City Public Schools

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 27,306 students · 50 schools · 14 zip codes

2
out of 10 Rating Poor
State reading & math proficiency · 12th percentile among Virginia districts. Ranked within Virginia only — not comparable across states.
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School District · Virginia
Norfolk City Public Schools
📍 Norfolk, VA · Norfolk city · NCES LEAID 5102670
2/10
Rating
27,306
Students
50
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
14
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(757)628-3830
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District Mailing Address
PO Box 1357, Norfolk, VA 23501
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Enrollment
27,306 students
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Schools
50
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County
Norfolk city, VA
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
5102670
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Norfolk City Public Schools14 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
23502NorfolkNorfolk cityVA
23503NorfolkNorfolk cityVA
23504NorfolkNorfolk cityVA
23505NorfolkNorfolk cityVA
23507NorfolkNorfolk cityVA
23508NorfolkNorfolk cityVA
23509NorfolkNorfolk cityVA
23510NorfolkNorfolk cityVA
23511NorfolkNorfolk cityVA
23513NorfolkNorfolk cityVA
23517NorfolkNorfolk cityVA
23518NorfolkNorfolk cityVA
23523NorfolkNorfolk cityVA
23551NorfolkNorfolk cityVA
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Norfolk City Public Schools?▼
Norfolk City Public Schools serves 14 zip codes: 23502, 23503, 23504, 23505, 23507, 23508, 23509, 23510, 23511, 23513, 23517, 23518, 23523, 23551. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Norfolk City Public Schools rated?▼
Norfolk City Public Schools has an overall rating of 2 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 12th percentile among Virginia school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Virginia only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Norfolk City Public Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 27,306 students across 50 schools for Norfolk City Public Schools.
What grades does Norfolk City Public Schools serve?▼
Norfolk City Public Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Norfolk City Public Schools?▼
You can reach Norfolk City Public Schools by phone at (757)628-3830 or by mail at PO Box 1357, Norfolk, VA 23501. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk City Public Schools is a public school district serving 14 zip codes in Virginia, primarily in Norfolk city. It carries an overall rating of 2/10 (Poor), the 12th percentile among Virginia districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Virginia districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (757)628-3830 before making a housing decision.

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