Norfolk: Schools & Education
There are 54 public schools in Norfolk. Norview High is the largest at 1,915 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 27,306 students.
- ~4,326 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
54 K-12 schools serving the area — about 4,326 residents per school. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (25)
Schools (54)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Department of Education State-, GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS, KINGS DAUGHTERS, Norfolk City Public Schools, TIDEWATER REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE |
| School Districts · Total count | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 54 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 27,306 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 2,039 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 26,076 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 95.5% |
| Schools Count | 54 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (11)
Colleges (10)
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch At Broad Creek |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1425 Norchester Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 664-7323 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23504 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2340 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 13 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (13)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 124 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 7 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 33.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 16 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12