For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,818 students in 23455, VA (there are , serving 577 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 23455, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23455, VA are Old Donation School, Thoroughgood Elementary School and Shelton Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23455 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23455, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23455, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Donation School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4633 Honeygrove Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Gr: 2-8 | 1,345 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Thoroughgood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 Pleasure House Rd (temp.)
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3920
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3920
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Shelton Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Shelton Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3760
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3760
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Pembroke Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Cathedral Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3360
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3360
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1370 Dunstan Ln
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-4600
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 Pleasure House Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2600
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Bayside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4960 Haygood Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-5200
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,990 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Bayside Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5649 Bayside Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2080
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2080
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Luxford Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4808 Haygood Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2960
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
23455, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1008 Ferry Plantation Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 473-5043
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 473-5043
Gr: 2-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23455, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23455, VA include Old Donation School, Thoroughgood Elementary School and Shelton Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23455?
9 public schools are located in 23455.
What percentage of students in 23455 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 23455 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23455?
23455 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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