For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,971 students in 23324, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 33 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 23324, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23324, VA are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, George W. Carver Intermediate and Oscar Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23324 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23324, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23324, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
George W. Carver Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Broad St
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7505
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7505
Gr: 3-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Oscar Smith Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Rodgers St
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7590
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7590
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Truitt Intermediate
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Holly Ave
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-8014
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-8014
Gr: 3-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
1857 Varsity Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7555
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7555
Gr: PK-2 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Park Ave
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7585
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7585
Gr: PK-2 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23324, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23324, VA include Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, George W. Carver Intermediate and Oscar Smith Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23324?
6 public schools are located in 23324.
What percentage of students in 23324 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 23324 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23324?
23324 public schools minority enrollment is 87% 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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