Skip to Main Content

2022 Best School Districts with IB Programs in the Norfolk Area

About this List
Best Districts
7 results

  1. York County School Division

    • School District
    • YORKTOWN, VA
    • 43 reviews
    #1 Best School Districts in Norfolk Area

    Junior: I love how much of a community York County is. This year has been very hard on York County, but it has also been really beautiful to see how well they come around students and faculty during rough times. My school caught on fire in early February, thus displacing thousands of students. Our surrounding schools immediately cared for us and provided us with places to continue our learning. I am truly impressed with our school board, our teachers, and our students. I couldn't ask for a better place to start and end my high school career at!
    Read 43 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 19 Total Schools
    • 12,978 Students
    View Nearby Homes

  2. Virginia Beach City Public Schools

    • School District
    • VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
    • 231 reviews
    #2 Best School Districts in Norfolk Area

    Junior: Virginia Beach City Public Schools is helping me achieve my goal to "be the change I wish to see in this world". It's the largest school system in the commonwealth of Virginia with approximately 70,000 students, and a grand total of 90 schools. Even with so many students and staff, the school system has met the needs of many, and values every voice in the city, from students to parents to faculty and staff. Also, in these tough times, the school system is feeding the students who don't have food. Another great thing about it is that the fact that they have magnet programs called Academy's. As a rising freshman, you can apply to a program of your interest with programs related to it (health sciences, legal studies, IB, STEM, etc). These programs help ready students for higher studies. In addition, the schools issue one Chromebook for each student in their middle and high schools, promoting online learning. VBCPS is rich in all things school related, making it the best in the state!
    Read 231 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 87 Total Schools
    • 68,706 Students
    View Nearby Homes

  3. Chesapeake Public Schools

    • School District
    • CHESAPEAKE, VA
    • 113 reviews
    #4 Best School Districts in Norfolk Area

    Junior: Chesapeake public schools is a diverse and unique environment. Since freshman year, I’ve been nothing but an honor roll student because I have every resource I need to be successful. I’m never scared to ask for help or to get involved because the teachers and administration are nothing but supportive and friendly. There are many clubs and extra curricular activities that Chesapeake public schools provide. I’ve participated in many, and I’ve been very successful in all. At Chesapeake public schools, I have everything I need to be great!
    Read 113 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 48 Total Schools
    • 41,597 Students
    View Nearby Homes

  4. Suffolk City Public Schools

    • School District
    • SUFFOLK, VA
    • 44 reviews

    Parent: I LOVE SUFFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS. I AM A SENIOR THIS YEAR AND I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF CHANGES WITHIN MY SCHOOL. THE COMMUNITY POPULATION IS GROWING SO FAST THAT NEW SCHOOL ARE BEING BUILT IN ORDER TO KEEP UP. OUR MIDDLE SCHOOLS NEED MAJOR REPAIRS AND WERE ONCE THE HIGH SCHOOLS WHEN MY MOM WAS GROWING UP. OVERALL, TEACHERS ARE SUPPORTIVE. WISH I HAD RECEIVED MORE COLLEGE PREP INSTRUCTION LIKE SURVEYS OR TOOLS TO HELP YOU DECLARE A MAJOR BASED ON MY HOBBIES, ACTIVITIES, LIKES AND DISLIKES. I NEEDED MORE COUNSELOR NE-ON-ONE TIME. SO MANY STUDENTS AND NOT ENOUGH PERSONAL HELP WITH CHOOSIGN COURSES AND COLLEGE PREP.
    Read 44 Reviews

    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 22 Total Schools
    • 14,322 Students
    View Nearby Homes

  5. Newport News City Public Schools

    • School District
    • NEWPORT NEWS, VA
    • 138 reviews

    Senior: Newport News' schools are not corrupt, are for the most part easy to work with, and there is an active effort being made to make student's lives better. That's more than a lot of school systems can say! But, schools are somewhat underfunded, many teachers are actively looking for other opportunities, and there is a vast diversity in quality depending on the school you attend. Your experience will be better if you have a dedicated student who wants to apply to magnet programs or if you live within zoning for a better school. Some schools have safety issues, but a lot of effort is being put into changing that. While no school is perfect and you might run into some minor issues, no high school or elementary school has a real bullying issue. There are no good middle schools, even the uniform middle schools don't take student concerns seriously and are disorganized. Overall, I'm not upset with my school experience here.
    Read 138 Reviews

    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 45 Total Schools
    • 28,650 Students
    View Nearby Homes

  6. Hampton City Public Schools

    • School District
    • HAMPTON, VA
    • 108 reviews

    Senior: I like that Hampton City Schools has a wide variety of class options, programs, and a diverse school system. There is a place for every student to pursue their passion ranging from getting recruited for a college sport or getting a professional certification before you graduate. I admire the ambitious school district for taking on many projects such as Freshman Academies, where they can begin to explore careers through classes as early as the ninth grade. For me personally, participating in their Gifted Program and their Governor's STEM Applied Arts Academy has greatly enriched my years as a student. I have felt at home in Hampton City Schools, and enjoyed all my years as a student there.
    Read 108 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 33 Total Schools
    • 19,589 Students
    View Nearby Homes

  9. Norfolk City Public Schools

    • School District
    • NORFOLK, VA
    • 72 reviews

    Niche User: Currently, I am an Old Dominion University student and have attended the past two years. The only reason I have only attended a few years is because I am a transfer student. Old Dominion University is a wonderful place to attend college with professors that truly are invested in your success as a student and for the future. As I am on campus I feel safe, but when leaving campus I always stay aware of my surroundings which is why I didn't give a five star rating. The nightlife is great at Old Dominion University that I have heard, I have not attended any such events due to living off campus. There are plenty of eateries in the area and always something to do!
    Read 72 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 51 Total Schools
    • 29,837 Students
    View Nearby Homes
  10. Sponsored

    Sheridan School

    • Private School
    • WASHINGTON, DC
    • K-8
    • 11 reviews

    Parent: We switched to Sheridan during the pandemic joining a small community that focused on the safety of our children while limiting the disruption to their education. The administration did a stellar job. What truly stands out is how well rounded a Sheridan education is. In addition to the more traditional academics, its arts and music instruction as well as its focus on diverse communities through the student clubs is truly exceptional. We chose a K-8 school because of the added focus on the middle school years which can be difficult transition years. As the school skews young the older kids don’t grow up too fast. This is a gentle school. Middle school students mentor the lower school students. My son loves his mentor and he looks forward to becoming a mentor to a lower school student himself. Finally, Sheridan is a school that builds confidence. In 7th grade, students lead their own high school selection under the guidance of their teachers. This is incredibly empowering!
    Read 11 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 225 Students
    • 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
    View Nearby Homes