Best Schools in Virginia Beach, Virginia
115 schools · 79 Elementary · 15 Middle · 13 High · 8 Other
Choosing a school in Virginia Beach?
Use this page to compare every school in Virginia Beach by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Windsor Woods Elementary
Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Green Run Collegiate
High · Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Princess Anne High
High · Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Virginia Beach for 2026 are Windsor Woods Elementary (9.2/10), Green Run Collegiate (9.2/10), and Princess Anne High (8.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 50 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
115
82 public · 33 private
Avg Score
7.1
out of 10
Median Home
$406,456
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
115
82 public · 33 private
Avg Score
7.1
out of 10
Median Home
$406,456
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 9.2/10 despite 83% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Virginia Beach schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Virginia Beach
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (50 of 115). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windsor Woods Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Green Run Collegiate | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Princess Anne High | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Old Donation School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Creeds Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Corporate Landing Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 7 | College Park Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Pembroke Meadows Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Tallwood Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Princess Anne Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.1/10
- Median household income
- $94,404
- Median home value
- $406,456
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 68%
59% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Virginia Beach compares
Virginia rank
#48 of 182
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Virginia avg (6.2)
Median household income
$94k
108% of Virginia median
Schools in this city
99
Education Snapshot
Virginia Beach, VirginiaVirginia Beach runs a single school district across 115 schools, enrolling approximately 69,321 students. The system is elementary-heavy: 79 elementary schools feed into 15 middle and 13 high schools, with 8 combined or alternative programs completing the lineup. On the MySchoolScout composite, 99 rated schools average 7.1/10 — outpacing Virginia's state average of 6.2/10 by nearly a full point, a gap that holds across the city's one-district structure. Charter access is nearly absent, with just 1 charter school, so most families choose within traditional public options. Household income sits below the state benchmark — the city median of $94,478 runs 7% under Virginia's $101,703. Forty percent of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Together, the numbers profile a city where schools perform well above the state average despite an income base that trails the state by a meaningful margin.
About Schools in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach operates one of Virginia's larger urban public school systems, with 82 ranked public schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels. The city's average school score sits at 6.1 out of 10, which gives parents a useful baseline: performance here is solidly mid-range, with meaningful variation across neighborhoods and grade levels.
The upper tier is where Virginia Beach stands out most. Twenty-six schools — 32% of all ranked schools — score 7 or higher, a significant share for a system this size. Green Run Collegiate leads the city with an 8.8 out of 10, making it the strongest-performing school in Virginia Beach and a draw for families seeking a rigorous high school option. Princess Anne High rounds out the top tier at 8.2, giving families in the southern part of the city a strong neighborhood alternative. At the middle school level, Bayside Middle scores 8.5, placing it among the top performers citywide and offering parents a high-quality option before high school. Elementary families have competitive choices as well — Trantwood Elementary scores 8.4 and Creeds Elementary reaches 8.1, both well above the city average.
Geography matters here. Virginia Beach covers a wide area, and school quality does not distribute evenly across it. The spread between the city average of 6.1 and the top score of 8.8 means the school assigned to your address can look very different from the one a few miles away. Parents should check attendance zone boundaries carefully before committing to a neighborhood, especially at the elementary level where feeder patterns shape which middle and high schools children will later attend.
Practically speaking, Virginia Beach gives families real choices within a large system. The 32% of schools scoring 7 or above means high-performing options exist across grade levels — but they require active research to locate. Parents comparing addresses should pull individual school scores on MySchoolScout, map the feeder school sequences, and confirm current enrollment and magnet program availability directly with Virginia Beach City Public Schools before making housing or enrollment decisions.
Elementary Schools
79 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 436 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 323 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.9 |
| 3 | 400 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.7 |
| 4 | 479 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.7 |
| 5 | 495 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.7 |
| 6 | 539 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.7 |
| 7 | 625 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.6 |
| 8 | 525 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.6 |
| 9 | 517 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 10 | 446 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
Show all 79 elementary schools in Virginia Beach
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
15 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,345 students · 2nd–8th | 8.9 |
| 2 | 1,055 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 |
| 3 | 1,332 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 |
| 4 | 722 students · 6th–8th | 7.6 |
| 5 | 702 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 6 | 1,099 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 7 | 1,059 students · 6th–8th | 6.8 |
| 8 | 635 students · 6th–8th | 6.6 |
| 9 | 1,265 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
| 10 | 1,039 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
Show all 15 middle schools in Virginia Beach
High Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 376 students · 9th–12th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 1,715 students · 9th–12th | 8.9 |
| 3 | 1,675 students · 9th–12th | 8.1 |
| 4 | 1,892 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 |
| 5 | 1,648 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 |
| 6 | 1,875 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 |
| 7 | 1,814 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 |
| 8 | 2,051 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 |
| 9 | 2,212 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 |
| 10 | 1,444 students · 9th–12th | 7.2 |
Show all 13 high schools in Virginia Beach
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chesapeake Bay AcademyPrivate 104 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated |
| 2 | Ivy Leage AcademyPrivate 42 students · Kindergarten–11th | Not Rated |
| 3 | Tabernacle Baptist AcademyPrivate 84 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 4 | Rivermont School - TidewaterPrivate 60 students · 3rd–12th | Not Rated |
| 5 | Gateway Christian AcademyPrivate 238 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 6 | Cape Henry Collegiate SchoolPrivate 982 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 7 | Tidewater Classical AcademyPrivate 65 students · Pre-K–9th | Not Rated |
| 8 | 18 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia · 115 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 9 ZIP codes
Median Income
$94,404
Median Home Value
$406,456
Median Rent
$1,620/mo
Population
453,482
College Educated
39%
Homeownership
68%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Community Profile
Virginia Beach has a median household income of $94,404. It is an area where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $406,456, with a median rent of $1,620/month. The local poverty rate of 8.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Virginia
- Elementary
- 79
- Middle
- 15
- High
- 13
- Other
- 8
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Common questions about schools in Virginia Beach, Virginia
How many schools are in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
Virginia Beach has 115 schools, including 82 public and 33 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Virginia Beach is 7.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
The top-ranked school in Virginia Beach on MySchoolScout is Windsor Woods Elementary with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Virginia Beach on MySchoolScout is Windsor Woods Elementary with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
The top-ranked middle school in Virginia Beach on MySchoolScout is Old Donation School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
The top-ranked high school in Virginia Beach on MySchoolScout is Green Run Collegiate with a composite score of 9.2/10.
How many school districts serve Virginia Beach, Virginia?
Virginia Beach is served by 1 school district: Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
What is the education level in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
According to Census data, 39% of adults in Virginia Beach have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
The median household income in Virginia Beach is approximately $94,404 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
Yes, Virginia Beach has 33 private schools alongside 82 public schools. The top-rated private school is Chesapeake Bay Academy with a score of 8.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Virginia Beach is 14.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.