| School | Grades | GreatSchools rating |
|---|---|---|
| W.H. Taylor Elementary School (verify zoning) | PK-5 | See GreatSchools |
| Blair Middle School (verify zoning) | 6-8 | See GreatSchools |
| Maury or Granby High School (verify zoning) | 9-12 | See GreatSchools |
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 Zoning for Downtown Addresses
Freemason is part of Norfolk Public Schools, and like the rest of downtown, its attendance zones have been adjusted in recent redistricting cycles, with more changes reviewed for future school years [5](https://virginia.hometownlocator.com/schools/sorted-by-county,n,norfolk%20city.cfm). Downtown-area addresses have historically fed into elementary options such as W.H. Taylor Elementary, with middle and high school assignments determined by the division's current boundary maps [2](https://www.npsk12.com/for-parents/school-hours).
Because Freemason sits right at the edge of several planning zones, I strongly recommend confirming the exact elementary, middle and high school for any specific address directly with Norfolk Public Schools before you buy [1](https://www.npsk12.com/our-division/about-nps/school-zone-maps).
Elementary, Middle and High School Options
Norfolk's middle schools serving nearby downtown neighborhoods include options like Blair Middle, and area high schools include Granby High, Maury High and Booker T. Washington High, among others in the division [2](https://www.npsk12.com/for-parents/school-hours). Exactly which of these serves a given Freemason address depends on current zone lines, so treat any specific assignment as unconfirmed until you check it against your street.
W.H. Taylor Elementary carries a GreatSchools rating of 8 out of 10 [3](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/norfolk/1212-W.H.-Taylor-Elementary-School/). Blair Middle is rated 3 out of 10 [4](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/norfolk/1168-Blair-Middle-School/), Granby High is rated 2 out of 10 [6](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/norfolk/1181-Granby-High-School/), Maury High is rated 3 out of 10 [7](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/norfolk/1191-Maury-High-School/), and Booker T. Washington High is rated 1 out of 10 [8](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/norfolk/1166-B.-T.-Washington-High-School/). These are current GreatSchools ratings, but since exactly which of these serves a given Freemason address depends on current zone lines, confirm your assigned schools before treating any of these ratings as your specific answer.
How I Help Buyers Confirm Zoning
Before we write an offer on a home in Freemason, I pull the current Norfolk Public Schools attendance zone map for that exact address and share it with you, since boundaries here can differ block to block and are subject to change [1](https://www.npsk12.com/our-division/about-nps/school-zone-maps). If school assignment is a priority for your family, we build that into which listings we tour from the start.
For more on the neighborhood itself, see my guides to buying in Freemason and selling in Freemason.
Private and Alternative Options Nearby
Downtown Norfolk's central location also puts Freemason families within a short drive of several private and magnet options elsewhere in the city, including Norfolk's Governor's School for the Arts. If a specialized program matters to your family, ask me and I can point you toward current application details.
Whatever path you're considering, I'm happy to walk through the options for your specific address alongside my Norfolk city guide.
