For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,327 students in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Indian River are Indian River High School, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School and Georgetown Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake, VA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian River High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1969 Braves Trl
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7000
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,695 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2706 Border Road
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7515
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7515
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Georgetown Primary
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
436 Providence Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7060
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7060
Gr: PK-3 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Norfolk Highlands Primary
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Myrtle Ave
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7092
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7092
Gr: PK-3 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Indian River Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Old Greenbrier Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7030
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7030
Gr: 6-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Sparrow Road Intermediate
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Sparrow Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7050
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7050
Gr: 4-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Chesapeake Center For Student Success
Alternative School
605 Providence Road
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7046
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7046
Rank: n/an/a
Southeastern Va Tr Ctr Ep
Special Education School
2100 Steppingstone Square
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(804) 424-8270
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(804) 424-8270
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake, VA include Indian River High School, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School and Georgetown Primary.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake?
the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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