For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,481 students in 23462, VA (there are , serving 1,733 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 23462, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23462, VA are Princess Anne High School, Pembroke Elementary School and Arrowhead Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23462 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23462, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23462, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princess Anne High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4400 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-5600
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,715 students
Rank: #22.
Pembroke Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4622 Jericho Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3320
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3320
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5549 Susquehanna Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-2040
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-2040
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Larkspur Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4696 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4800
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,483 students
Rank: #55.
Kempsville Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
736 Edwin Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-2760
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #66.
White Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
960 Windsor Oaks Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4040
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #77.
Bayside Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
965 Newtown Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4400
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 702 students
Rank: #88.
Point O' View Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Parliament Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3440
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3440
Grades: PK-5
| 733 students
Rank: #99.
Newtown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5277 Learning Circle
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3120
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3120
Grades: 2-3
| 430 students
Rank: #1010.
Bayside 6th Grade Campus
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4722 Jericho Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4440
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4440
Grades: 6
| 316 students
Rank: #1111.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
892 Newtown Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4080
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4080
Grades: 4-5
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adult Learning Center
Alternative School
5100 Cleveland Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6050
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
5225 Learning Circle
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4240
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4240
Grades: PK-1
| 499 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Renaissance Academy
Alternative School
5100 Cleveland Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6000
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23462, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center Effective Learning (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
233 N Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Center For Effective Learning Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
213 North Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Open Campus Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5100 Cleveland St
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6000
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Traep - Virginia Beach - Renaissance Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
5100 Cleveland St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6118
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6118
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Virginia Beach Central Academy Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
273 Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5058
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5058
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Virginia Beach Secep - Re-ed - Renaissance Academy (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5100 Cleveland St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6116
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6116
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23462, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23462, VA include Princess Anne High School, Pembroke Elementary School and Arrowhead Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23462?
14 public schools are located in 23462.
What percentage of students in 23462 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 23462 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23462?
23462 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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