Excellent
#160 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 9% in state
Princess Anne Elementary
Elementary School · Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia Beach, VA
A Virginia Beach City Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2444 Seaboard Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
- Math 95% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 91% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Princess Anne Elementary score 93% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 93% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Princess Anne Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,741/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Virginia Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,403
Median home value
$455,500
Median rent
$1,928/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
89.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids of GracePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Three Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 710 | Compare → |
| Strawbridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| Leafspring School - Virginia BeachPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 88
- Rank in district
- #10 of 82
- District spending per student
- $14,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Princess Anne Elementary is listed in Virginia Beach City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Princess Anne Elementary
Princess Anne Elementary is a public elementary school in Virginia Beach, VA, part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, serving approximately 625 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Princess Anne Elementary
What grades does Princess Anne Elementary serve?
Princess Anne Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Princess Anne Elementary?
Princess Anne Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princess Anne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Princess Anne Elementary is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Princess Anne Elementary rank in VA?
Princess Anne Elementary ranks #160 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Princess Anne Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Princess Anne Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Princess Anne Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Princess Anne Elementary has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Princess Anne Elementary a charter school?
No, Princess Anne Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Princess Anne Elementary a Title I school?
No, Princess Anne Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Princess Anne Elementary?
9.9% of students at Princess Anne Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 625
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Virginia Beach city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (757) 648-3480
- Area population (ZIP 23456)
- 60,744
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23456; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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