Elementary Schools in Virginia Beach City Public Schools

The Virginia Beach City Public Schools district contains 55 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This analysis highlights the standout academic performers, key metrics, and interesting findings about these schools located in the coastal Virginia city.

A few schools stand out as top-tier performers, including North Landing Elementary, Kingston Elementary, Red Mill Elementary, and Creeds Elementary. These schools rank among the top 51 in the state and have perfect 5-star ratings, with over 90% of students proficient in math and reading. In contrast, some schools like College Park Elementary and Bayside Elementary struggle to reach 60% proficiency.

Across the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district, the average proficiency rates are 75-83% in math and reading. However, there are significant disparities, with high-poverty and high-minority schools tending to have the lowest achievement. The district's resource allocation, as measured by per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, also varies widely. Addressing these inequities could help raise performance at the lowest-performing schools and create more consistent, excellent outcomes for all students in the district.