For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,225 students in 23451, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23451, VA are Virginia Beach Middle School, W.t. Cooke Elementary School and Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23451 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23451, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23451, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virginia Beach Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 25th St
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-6050
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-6050
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #22.
W.t. Cooke Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 Mediterranean Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-2320
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
912 S Birdneck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-3720
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-3720
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Birdneck Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
957 S Birdneck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-2120
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-2120
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23451, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23451, VA include Virginia Beach Middle School, W.t. Cooke Elementary School and Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23451?
4 public elementary schools are located in 23451.
What is the racial composition of students in 23451?
23451 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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