| School | Grades | GreatSchools rating |
|---|---|---|
| Larchmont Elementary School | PK-5 | 8/10 |
| Monroe Elementary School | PK-5 | 4/10 |
| Granby High School | 9-12 | 2/10 |
Ratings from GreatSchools.org, checked Sept 2026. Ratings change, and school zones vary by address — always confirm the assigned schools with Chesapeake Public Schools.
Norfolk Public Schools Serves Colonial Place
Colonial Place falls within Norfolk Public Schools, and like much of central Norfolk, exact attendance zones here can shift with periodic redistricting. In recent years, nearby elementary options for this part of the city have included Larchmont Elementary, which carries a GreatSchools rating of 8 out of 10 [1](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/norfolk/1186-Larchmont-Elementary-School/), and Monroe Elementary, rated 4 out of 10 [2](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/norfolk/1221-James-Monroe-Elementary-School/), both a short drive from Colonial Place, but boundary lines have been adjusted in recent redistricting rounds, so I never assume a home is zoned for a particular school without checking first.
For a broader look at how I help buyers evaluate schools across the district, see my schools guide for South Norfolk, which walks through how I research zoning and school data for clients across Hampton Roads.
Because Colonial Place spans a fairly compact peninsula, it's possible for homes on different streets, or even different ends of the same street, to fall into different elementary zones depending on how current boundary lines are drawn. That's exactly why I treat school zoning as something to verify property by property rather than something to generalize about for the whole neighborhood.
Middle and High School Options
Students in this part of Norfolk typically feed into one of the district's middle schools before continuing to a high school such as Granby High School, home of the Comets, which carries a GreatSchools rating of 2 out of 10 [3](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/norfolk/1181-Granby-High-School/) and serves a large area of central and northern Norfolk. As with elementary zoning, I recommend confirming the specific middle and high school assignment for any address you're considering rather than relying on general neighborhood reputation.
If school ratings or specific programs are a priority for your family, let me know early. I can pull current district data and help you compare options as part of your buying process in Colonial Place.
If you're touring homes with a specific school in mind, tell me before we start so I can prioritize listings within the right zone and save you from falling in love with a home that doesn't line up with your school priorities.
Confirm Zoning Before You Commit
Because Norfolk Public Schools boundaries have been actively under review, the safest step for any buyer is to confirm the exact elementary, middle and high school assignment directly with the school division using the specific property address before making an offer.
I build this verification step into every Colonial Place showing for buyers with school-age kids, and I'm happy to help you pull the current attendance zone map or contact the district directly. For more on the neighborhood itself, see my buying guide and selling guide for Colonial Place.
