For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 6,576 students in 23462, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23462, VA are Kempsville Meadows Elementary School, Arrowhead Elementary School and Larkspur Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23462 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23462, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23462, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kempsville Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
736 Edwin Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-2760
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5549 Susquehanna Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-2040
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-2040
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Larkspur Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4696 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4800
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Pembroke Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4622 Jericho Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3320
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3320
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
White Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
960 Windsor Oaks Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4040
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Bayside 6th Grade Campus
(Math: 71% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4722 Jericho Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4440
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4440
Gr: 6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Bayside Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
965 Newtown Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4400
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Newtown Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5277 Learning Circle
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3120
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3120
Gr: 2-3 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Point O' View Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Parliament Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3440
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3440
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
892 Newtown Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4080
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4080
Gr: 4-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
5225 Learning Circle
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4240
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4240
Gr: PK-1 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
23462, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center Effective Learning (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
233 N Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Center For Effective Learning Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
213 North Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Open Campus Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5100 Cleveland St
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6000
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6000
Traep - Virginia Beach - Renaissance Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
5100 Cleveland St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6118
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6118
Virginia Beach Central Academy Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
273 Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5058
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5058
Virginia Beach Secep - Re-ed - Renaissance Academy (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5100 Cleveland St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6116
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6116
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 23462, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23462, VA include Kempsville Meadows Elementary School, Arrowhead Elementary School and Larkspur Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23462?
11 public elementary schools are located in 23462.
What is the racial composition of students in 23462?
23462 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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