For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,582 students in 23455, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23455, VA are Old Donation School, Thoroughgood Elementary School and Pembroke Meadows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23455 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23455, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23455, VA Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 2-8
| 1,304 students
Rank: #22.
Thoroughgood Elementary School
(Math: 81% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 725 students
Rank: #33.
Pembroke Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 Cathedral Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3360
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3360
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1370 Dunstan Ln
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-4600
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,197 students
Rank: #55.
Shelton Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Shelton Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3760
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3760
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #66.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 62% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bayside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5649 Bayside Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2080
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2080
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Luxford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4808 Haygood Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2960
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
23455, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Old Donation Center (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
1008 Ferry Plantation Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 473-5043
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 473-5043
Grades: 2-5
| 496 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23455, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23455, VA include Old Donation School, Thoroughgood Elementary School and Pembroke Meadows Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23455, VA?
8 public elementary schools are located in 23455, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in 23455, VA?
23455, VA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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