For the 2025 school year, there are 89 public schools serving 64,986 students in Virginia Beach City, VA (there are , serving 8,258 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Virginia Beach City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Virginia Beach City, VA are Old Donation School, North Landing Elementary School and Green Run Collegiate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia Beach City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Virginia Beach City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Virginia Beach City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Donation School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4633 Honeygrove Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Gr: 2-8 | 1,345 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
North Landing Elementary School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2929 N Landing Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3160
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3160
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Green Run Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Dahlia Drive, Attn: Rian
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 263-1264
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 263-1264
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3532 Kings Grant Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-2840
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Red Mill Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1860 Sandbridge Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3560
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3560
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
John B. Dey Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 N Great Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-2440
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Princess Anne Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2444 Seaboard Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3480
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3480
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Creeds Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23457
(757) 648-2400
Virginia Beach, VA 23457
(757) 648-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Three Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2201 Elson Green Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3960
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3960
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
New Castle Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4136 Dam Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3080
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3080
Gr: PK-5 | 723 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Princess Anne Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2323 Holland Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 648-4950
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 648-4950
Gr: 6-8 | 1,332 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Thoroughgood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 Pleasure House Rd (temp.)
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3920
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3920
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Strawbridge Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2553 Strawbridge Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3800
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Great Neck Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1848 North Great Neck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-4550
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-4550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
Tallwood Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2025 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-3840
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-3840
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1616.
Trantwood Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2344 Inlynnview Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-4000
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1717.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2380 Lynnhaven Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-5000
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,099 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Floyd Kellam High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2665 West Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-5100
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,892 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1919.
Alanton Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1441 Stephens Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-2000
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Frank W. Cox High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2425 Shorehaven Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5250
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,648 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Tallwood High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1668 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-5700
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,875 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2222.
Kempsville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
570 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-2720
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2323.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2213 Round Hill Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-2520
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 979 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2424.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5428 Providence Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-2480
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2525.
Rosemont Forest Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1716 Grey Friars Chase
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3640
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2626.
Windsor Woods Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
233 Presidential Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-4160
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-4160
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2727.
Christopher Farms Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2828 Pleasant Acres Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 648-2240
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 648-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2828.
Landstown Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2204 Recreation Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-4750
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-4750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,265 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2929.
Plaza Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3080 S Lynnhaven Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-4900
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,055 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3030.
Virginia Beach Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 25th St
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-6050
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-6050
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3131.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2201 Centerville Tnpk
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-2200
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3232.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3961 Salem Lakes Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3680
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3333.
Shelton Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Shelton Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3760
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3760
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3434.
Princess Anne High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-5600
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,715 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3535.
Linkhorn Park Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
977 First Colonial Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-2920
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-2920
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center Effective Learning (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
233 N Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Center For Effective Learning Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
213 North Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Commonwealth Challenge Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Po Box 7510
Virginia Beach, VA 23458
(800) 796-6472
Virginia Beach, VA 23458
(800) 796-6472
1008 Ferry Plantation Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 473-5043
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 473-5043
Gr: 2-5 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Open Campus Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5100 Cleveland St
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6000
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6000
Open Campus High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1700 Dahlia Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 431-4006
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 431-4006
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Minority enrollment: 50%
641 Carriage Hill Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 431-4026
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 431-4026
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Traep - Virginia Beach - Renaissance Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
5100 Cleveland St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6118
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6118
Va Beach Career Switcher Prog (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
P. O. Box 6038
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 263-1000
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 263-1000
Virginia Beach Central Academy Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
273 Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5058
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5058
Virginia Beach Secep (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
233 Presidential Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-4195
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-4195
Virginia Beach Secep - Re-ed - Renaissance Academy (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5100 Cleveland St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6116
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6116
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Virginia Beach City, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Virginia Beach City, VA include Old Donation School, North Landing Elementary School and Green Run Collegiate.
How many public schools are located in Virginia Beach City?
89 public schools are located in Virginia Beach City.
What percentage of students in Virginia Beach City go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Virginia Beach City are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia Beach City?
Virginia Beach City public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Virginia Beach City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Virginia Beach City include: Birdneck Elementary School vs. Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy, Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy vs. Birdneck Elementary School, Tallwood High School vs. Salem High School
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