For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 540 students in 23504, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 23504, VA is Ruffner School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 23504 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23504, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23504, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruffner School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 May Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2466
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2466
Gr: 3-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
23504, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2600 East Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2555
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2555
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Norfolk Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2861 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
1045 E Brambleton Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2500
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2500
Gr: 3-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Traep - Norfolk (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2861 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23504, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23504, VA include Ruffner School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23504?
1 public middle schools are located in 23504.
What is the racial composition of students in 23504?
23504 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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