For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,607 students in 23322, VA (there are , serving 1,718 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 23322, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23322, VA are Great Bridge Intermediate, Hickory High School and Cedar Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23322 have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23322, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23322, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Bridge Intermediate
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
253 West Hanbury Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-4405
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-4405
Gr: 3-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Hickory High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1996 Hawk Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-4295
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-4295
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Road Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1605 Cedar Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-0166
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-0166
Gr: PK-5 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Butts Road Intermediate
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1571 Mt Pleasant Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-4566
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-4566
Gr: 3-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Hickory Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1997 Hawk Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-0468
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-0468
Gr: 6-8 | 1,298 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
109 Benefit Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7080
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7080
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Great Bridge High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 West Hanbury Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5191
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,530 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1853 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7676
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7676
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Great Bridge Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
441 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5128
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5128
Gr: 6-8 | 1,294 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Tidewater Juvenile Detention Home - Chesapeake
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 Albemarle Dr.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 382-6788
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 382-6788
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Mt Pleasant Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5820
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5820
Gr: PK-2 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Chesapeake Career Center
Vocational School
1617 Cedar Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-0134
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-0134
Rank: n/an/a
408 Cedar Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-1135
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-1135
Gr: PK-2 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
23322, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chesapeake Secep Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
369 Battlefield Blvd. South
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 485-4735
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 485-4735
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23322, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23322, VA include Great Bridge Intermediate, Hickory High School and Cedar Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23322?
13 public schools are located in 23322.
What percentage of students in 23322 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 23322 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23322?
23322 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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