For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,888 students in 23325, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 106 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 23325, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23325, VA are Indian River High School, Georgetown Primary and Norfolk Highlands Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23325 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23325, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23325, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,634 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
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 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
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 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
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 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Sparrow Road Intermediate
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Sparrow Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7050
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7050
Gr: 4-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Chesapeake Center For Student Success
Alternative School
605 Providence Road
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7046
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7046
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23325, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23325, VA include Indian River High School, Georgetown Primary and Norfolk Highlands Primary.
How many public schools are located in 23325?
6 public schools are located in 23325.
What percentage of students in 23325 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 23325 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23325?
23325 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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