For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,272 students in 23456, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 23456, VA is Landstown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 23456 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23456, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23456, VA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Landstown Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2204 Recreation Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-4750
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-4750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
23456, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Open Campus High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1700 Dahlia Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 431-4006
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 431-4006
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Va Beach Career Switcher Prog (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
P. O. Box 6038
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 263-1000
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 263-1000
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23456, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23456, VA include Landstown Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23456?
1 public middle schools are located in 23456.
What is the racial composition of students in 23456?
23456 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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