For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,159 students in the neighborhood of Deep Creek South, Chesapeake, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Deep Creek South are Grassfield Elementary School, Deep Creek Central Elementary School and Hugo A. Owens Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Deep Creek South, Chesapeake, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Deep Creek South, Chesapeake, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,306 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
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 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Deep Creek South, Chesapeake, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Deep Creek South, Chesapeake, VA include Grassfield Elementary School, Deep Creek Central Elementary School and Hugo A. Owens Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Deep Creek South, Chesapeake?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Deep Creek South, Chesapeake.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Deep Creek South, Chesapeake?
the neighborhood of Deep Creek South, Chesapeake public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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