Top Schools in Norfolk
Highest-performing schools based on SOL pass rates and academic outcomes (2024)
Maury High School
Top-performing school
Granby High School
Top school in Norfolk
Norfolk Academy (private)
Top school in Norfolk
Blair Middle School
Top school in Norfolk
What This Means for Home Buyers
Homes near top-performing schools in Norfolk command premiums. The best agents in Norfolk know which streets feed into which school zones, and that knowledge can save you tens of thousands of dollars. The median home price in Norfolk is $280K. Homes within the best school boundaries often sell above that median.
While Norfolk's overall school rating is "Average", standout schools like Maury High School still draw strong buyer interest. A local agent can help you target homes near the top performers.
Homes near Maury High School and Granby High School average just 24 days on market. If schools are a priority for your family, start your search in those zones.
Commute from Norfolk
Norfolk parents: 10-min drive to downtown.
10 min drive
Rush-hour drive to downtown
Major Highways
I-264, I-64, I-564, Rt 13
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How Do Norfolk Schools Compare?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best schools in Norfolk, VA?
Top schools in Norfolk include Maury High School, Granby High School, Norfolk Academy (private), Blair Middle School. Norfolk schools have a 65% average SOL pass rate, earning a "Average" quality rating from smover.
How do Norfolk schools compare to Chesapeake?
Norfolk schools have a 65% SOL pass rate with a "Average" quality tier. Compare school quality, home prices, and commute times across neighboring cities on smover's comparison pages. School zone boundaries matter: the best agents in Norfolk know which streets feed into which schools.
Are Norfolk schools worth the higher home prices?
Norfolk has a median home price of $280K. Homes near top-performing schools like Maury High School often command premiums above that median. For families, school quality is one of the strongest predictors of long-term home value. The right agent can help you find value pockets within the best school zones.
What school district is Norfolk, VA in?
Norfolk is served by Norfolk Public Schools (or the surrounding county system). Top schools include Maury High School and Granby High School. smover verifies agents in Norfolk by real sales data, so you can find someone who specializes in the school zones that matter to your family.
School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports (2024). Enrichment data from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Updated annually.