Best Cape Charles Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 325 students in Cape Charles, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 63 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Cape Charles, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).

The top-ranked public school in Cape Charles, VA is Kiptopeke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cape Charles, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Cape Charles have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).