For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,962 students in 23324, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23324, VA are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, George W. Carver Intermediate and Oscar Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23324 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23324, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23324, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2706 Border Road
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7515
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7515
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
George W. Carver Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Broad St
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7505
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7505
Gr: 3-5 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Oscar Smith Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Rodgers St
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7590
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7590
Gr: 6-8 | 970 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Truitt Intermediate
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Holly Ave
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-8014
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-8014
Gr: 3-5 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
1857 Varsity Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7555
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7555
Gr: PK-2 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Park Ave
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7585
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7585
Gr: PK-2 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23324, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23324, VA include Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, George W. Carver Intermediate and Oscar Smith Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23324?
6 public elementary schools are located in 23324.
What is the racial composition of students in 23324?
23324 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% 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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