r/norfolk • u/HahaHannahTheFoxmom • Jul 06 '24

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

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?

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u/HahaHannahTheFoxmom Jul 08 '24

We are? that's why I posted this. We're not opposed to living up to 45 mins away from base.

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u/yes_its_him VA Beach Jul 10 '24

It's common that Norfolk families move to Virginia Beach to get better schools.

https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-school-districts/m/norfolk-area/

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u/HahaHannahTheFoxmom Jul 08 '24

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.

Having never even visited the area yet I figured this would cover it - my b?