For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,217 students in 23451, VA (there are 5 private schools, serving 706 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 23451, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 23451 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23451, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23451, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia Beach Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 25th St
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-6050
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-6050
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
W.t. Cooke Elementary School
(Math: 77% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 S Birdneck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-3720
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-3720
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Birdneck Elementary School
(Math: 53% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23451, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23451, VA include Virginia Beach Middle School, W.t. Cooke Elementary School and Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy.
How many public schools are located in 23451?
4 public schools are located in 23451.
What percentage of students in 23451 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 23451 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23451?
23451 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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