Norfolk Closes Four Elementary Schools After This Year
Families at Granby, Lindenwood, P-B Young, and Tarrallton should plan for new school assignments next year.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Primary Education
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The Norfolk School Board voted unanimously on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, to advance Phase II of school consolidation, closing Granby, Lindenwood, P-B Young, and Tarrallton elementary schools after the current academic year. Ghent Elementary's closure has been delayed with no date set.
Why it matters
For Norfolk families with children at the four named elementary schools, the consolidation means students will be relocated to other existing schools for the next academic year. Superintendent Jeff Rose said the financial need to close these schools is urgent, which is why the board chose to vote now rather than delay by another month.
The Norfolk School Board voted unanimously to close four elementary schools: Granby, Lindenwood, P-B Young, and Tarrallton. Ghent Elementary's closure has been delayed, with no closure date set.
The players
Norfolk School Board
The elected body that governs Norfolk Public Schools and sets district facility and consolidation policy.
Jeff Rose
Superintendent of Norfolk Public Schools, who said the financial need to close these schools is urgent.
The details
Board members outlined a plan to relocate students from the closing schools to other existing schools in the district. The vote was taken at the board's Wednesday night meeting. Superintendent Jeff Rose chose to vote on Phase II rather than delay it by another month. Willoughby Early Childhood Center and Norview Elementary were also returned to the City of Norfolk by unanimous vote.
Timeline
Wednesday, November 4, 2026: School Board votes to advance Phase II consolidation.
Next academic school year: Phase II elementary school closures take effect.
The Home Front
This vote continues Norfolk Public Schools' multi-phase consolidation plan, which reshapes which neighborhoods have a nearby elementary school. Families weighing where to live in the city may want to consider how school assignments could shift over the coming years.
If your child attends Granby, Lindenwood, P-B Young, or Tarrallton elementary, plan to confirm the receiving school and transportation arrangements with the district before the next academic year. Families near Ghent Elementary should watch for a future closure date, since none has been set.
The takeaway
Phase II closures will take effect after the current academic year, so families at the four named schools should check their child's new school assignment and transportation plan early. Keep the Norfolk Public Schools contact information on hand for questions about enrollment changes.
Further reading
For more on how school changes affect young learners, see our Primary Education coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WAVY-TV 10 Hampton Roads.
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