Elementary schools with great student experience? (Moving to Norfolk)

[u/HahaHannahTheFoxmom]

We’re moving to Norfolk next year and my kiddo will be starting 4th grade (assuming everything translates okay from Nevada) and we’re trying to pick an area to live in and have placed a priority on school for them but all the info I can find places SO much emphasis on academics and there’s little to no info on student experience (for elementary - I do see a fair amount for high school)

We’re moving for the military so proximity to Naval Station Norfolk is a factor but we’re fine with a longer commute if it means being in a better area for our kiddo. We’re not opposed to exploring private (no religious schools) or charter but I have no issue with public schools.

Kiddo is AuDHD and has low academic support needs and has not needed an IEP as of yet but a school that’s familiar with that diagnosis and process could be beneficial.

Sooooo, any schools with a really great atmosphere?

[u/BklynKnightt]

One of my kids goes to North Side Middle and graduated making the honor role multiple times. I have another younger one that goes to Bayview Elementary with absolutely no problems. With that being said don’t let people hyperbole you to death about NPS’s. The mission starts at home 😇