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Best Schools in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA
Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA has 37 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 23 elementary) serving 24,809 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Northwest exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA
The top high schools in Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frank W. Cox High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1681 Students
2. Princess Anne High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1717 Students
3. Kempsville High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2006 Students
4. Bayside High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1983 Students
5. Lake Taylor High
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1030 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA
The top middle schools in Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Old Donation School
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1335 Students
2. Great Neck Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1055 Students
3. Independence Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1189 Students
4. Larkspur Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1536 Students
5. Bayside Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
6. Bayside 6th Grade Campus
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 326 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA
The top elementary schools in Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John B. Dey Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 775 Students
2. Thoroughgood Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 749 Students
3. Pembroke Meadows Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 497 Students
4. Windsor Woods Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 426 Students
5. Shelton Park Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 426 Students
6. Hermitage Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 506 Students
7. Arrowhead Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
8. Pembroke Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students
9. Thalia Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 593 Students
10. Luxford Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 508 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA has a total population of 80,909 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA
How many schools are in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA?
Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA has 37 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 24,809 students in total.
How do schools in Northwest perform on state tests?
On average, 37 schools in Northwest score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Northwest exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northwest?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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