For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,906 students in the neighborhood of North Central, Virginia Beach, VA.
The top ranked public schools in North Central are Kingston Elementary School, Malibu Elementary School and King's Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Central, Virginia Beach, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Central, Virginia Beach, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3532 Kings Grant Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-2840
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-2840
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Malibu Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3632 Edinburgh Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-3040
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-3040
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
King's Grant Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 N Lynnhaven Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-2800
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Thalia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 Thalia Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-3880
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-3880
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Central, Virginia Beach, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Central, Virginia Beach, VA include Kingston Elementary School, Malibu Elementary School and King's Grant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Central Beach?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Central Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Central Beach?
the neighborhood of North Central Beach public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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