For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,185 students in 23462, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 23462, VA are Larkspur Middle School and Bayside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23462 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23462, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23462, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Larkspur Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4696 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4800
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,483 students
Rank: #22.
Bayside Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
965 Newtown Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4400
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 702 students
23462, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23462, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23462, VA include Larkspur Middle School and Bayside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23462?
2 public middle schools are located in 23462.
What is the racial composition of students in 23462?
23462 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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