For the 2025 school year, there are 50 public schools serving 40,576 students in Chesapeake City, VA (there are , serving 4,737 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Chesapeake City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Chesapeake City, VA are Grassfield High School, Great Bridge Intermediate and Hickory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesapeake City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Chesapeake City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Chesapeake City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grassfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2007 Grizzly Trail
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-4749
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-4749
Gr: 9-12 | 2,306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Great Bridge Intermediate
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
253 West Hanbury Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-4405
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-4405
Gr: 3-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Hickory High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1996 Hawk Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-4295
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-4295
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Road Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1605 Cedar Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-0166
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-0166
Gr: PK-5 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Butts Road Intermediate
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1571 Mt Pleasant Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-4566
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-4566
Gr: 3-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Hickory Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1997 Hawk Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-0468
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-0468
Gr: 6-8 | 1,298 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
109 Benefit Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7080
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7080
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Deep Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Margaret Booker Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5302
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5302
Gr: 9-12 | 1,638 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Great Bridge High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 West Hanbury Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5191
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,530 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1853 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7676
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7676
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2008 Dock Landing Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6300
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Western Branch High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1968 Bruin Pl
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7900
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Great Bridge Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
441 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5128
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5128
Gr: 6-8 | 1,294 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1414.
Grassfield Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2248 Averill Dr.
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-8923
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-8923
Gr: PK-5 | 1,347 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Deep Creek Central Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2448 Shipyard Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5356
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5356
Gr: PK-5 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1616.
Western Branch Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Hawksley Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7920
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7920
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
Hugo A. Owens Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1997 Horseback Run
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5382
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5382
Gr: 6-8 | 1,307 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1818.
Deep Creek Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2809 Forehand Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5333
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5333
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1919.
Oscar F. Smith High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1994 Tiger Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 548-0696
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 548-0696
Gr: 9-12 | 2,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Indian River High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1969 Braves Trl
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7000
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,695 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2121.
Greenbrier Intermediate
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 River Birch Run N
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 578-7080
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 578-7080
Gr: 3-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2222.
Jolliff Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1021 Jolliff Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-5246
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-5246
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2323.
Western Branch Intermediate
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4013 Terry Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7941
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7941
Gr: 3-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2424.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2706 Border Road
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7515
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7515
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Georgetown Primary
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
436 Providence Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7060
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7060
Gr: PK-3 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2626.
Greenbrier Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1016 Greenbrier Pkwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 548-5309
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 548-5309
Gr: 6-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Norfolk Highlands Primary
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Myrtle Ave
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7092
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7092
Gr: PK-3 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2828.
Camelot Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Guenevere Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5347
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5347
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2929.
Crestwood Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Great Bridge Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 494-7560
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 494-7560
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3030.
Crestwood Intermediate
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Great Bridge Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 494-7565
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 494-7565
Gr: 3-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3131.
G.a. Treakle Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Gilmerton Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5361
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5361
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3232.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Airline Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6310
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6310
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3333.
Deep Creek Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1955 Deal Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5321
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5321
Gr: 6-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3434.
Indian River Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Old Greenbrier Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7030
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7030
Gr: 6-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3535.
Tidewater Juvenile Detention Home - Chesapeake
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 Albemarle Dr.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 382-6788
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 382-6788
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Chesapeake City ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chesapeake Secep Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
369 Battlefield Blvd. South
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 485-4735
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 485-4735
140 George Washington Hwy N
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5340
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5340
Gr: 4-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Indian Creek Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
801 Sanderson Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23327
(757) 421-0095
Chesapeake, VA 23327
(757) 421-0095
St. Brides Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
701 Sanderson Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23327
(757) 421-7141
Chesapeake, VA 23327
(757) 421-7141
Tidewater Women's Det Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 Greenbrier Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-0012
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-0012
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chesapeake City, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Chesapeake City, VA include Grassfield High School, Great Bridge Intermediate and Hickory High School.
How many public schools are located in Chesapeake City?
50 public schools are located in Chesapeake City.
What percentage of students in Chesapeake City go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Chesapeake City are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chesapeake City?
Chesapeake City public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chesapeake City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chesapeake City include: Oscar F. Smith High School vs. Indian River High School, Indian River High School vs. Oscar F. Smith High School, Jolliff Middle School vs. Western Branch Middle School
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