Virginia Beach City Public Schools School District
School District · Virginia Beach, Virginia
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
82
55 elem, 15 mid, 12 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,888
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
82
55 elem, 15 mid, 12 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,888
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Virginia Beach City Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Windsor Woods Elementary
Virginia Beach · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Green Run Collegiate
Virginia Beach · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Princess Anne High
Virginia Beach · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#29 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,888
$181 vs Virginia median
District size
64,986 students
Much larger than Virginia median
The short answer
Virginia Beach City Public Schools ranks #29 of 131 Virginia districts by overall school rating. Virginia Beach City Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 81 schools. Its top-rated schools are Windsor Woods Elementary (9.2/10), Green Run Collegiate (9.2/10), and Princess Anne High (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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 City Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (81 of 82). "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 | Tallwood Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Pembroke Meadows Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 8 | College Park Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Corporate Landing Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Princess Anne Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
See all 82 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach City Public Schools serves 64,986 students across 88 schools in Virginia Beach, Virginia. With 82 of those schools ranked, the district carries an average score of 6.1 out of 10 — a useful baseline when sizing up individual campuses against the broader system. For parents, that average also makes it easier to spot which schools pull significantly ahead of the pack.
At the top of the district sits Green Run Collegiate, a high school earning an 8.8 out of 10 — well above the district average and the strongest performer among all ranked schools here. Princess Anne High follows at 8.2, giving families in the city two strong high school options that clear the district mean by a meaningful margin. Both schools signal that competitive academic programs are available at the secondary level without leaving the district.
The middle and elementary tiers show similar pockets of strength. Bayside Middle scores 8.5 out of 10, ranking among the district's top performers at any level. On the elementary side, Trantwood Elementary earns an 8.4 and Creeds Elementary an 8.1 — both well above the district-wide 6.1 average. Parents researching early-grades options will find that those two schools stand out as measurable outliers in a large, diverse system.
With nearly 65,000 students spread across 88 schools, Virginia Beach City Public Schools is one of the larger districts in Virginia, which means school quality varies considerably by zone. The data bears that out: a district average of 6.1 leaves real room between the floor and the top-rated campuses. Parents should check individual school scores rather than relying on district-level reputation alone. Green Run Collegiate, Bayside Middle, Trantwood Elementary, Princess Anne High, and Creeds Elementary all represent the upper tier and are worth prioritizing in any school search within this district.
District Map
Schools in Virginia Beach City Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Virginia Beach City Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Virginia Beach City Public Schools
82 schools Elementary Schools 55
Middle Schools 15
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Virginia Beach
- Total Enrollment
- 64,986
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4,543
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
Virginia Beach City Public Schools has 82 schools in total — 55 elementary, 15 middle, and 12 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Virginia Beach City Public Schools is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
Virginia Beach City Public Schools spends $14,888 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Virginia Beach City Public Schools is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
Windsor Woods Elementary is the highest-rated school in Virginia Beach City Public Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
Across schools in Virginia Beach City Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 82.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Virginia Beach City Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Virginia Beach City Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 82 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 78.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 82.5%
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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.
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