For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,116 students in 23462, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23462, VA are Larkspur Middle School and Bayside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23462 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23462, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23462, VA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
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 middle schools in 23462, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23462, VA include Larkspur Middle School and Bayside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23462?
2 public middle schools are located in 23462.
What is the racial composition of students in 23462?
23462 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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