For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,083 students in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ghent are Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School, Ghent K-8 and Blair Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1122 W. Princess Anne Road
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 628-2525
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 628-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Ghent K-8
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Blair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 Spotswood Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep.
Special Education School
601 Childrens Ln, Rob3
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA include Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School, Ghent K-8 and Blair Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk?
the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% 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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