For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 3,293 students in the neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Great Bridge East are Hickory Middle School, Southeastern Elementary School and Great Bridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1997 Hawk Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-0468
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-0468
Gr: 6-8 | 1,285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1853 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7676
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7676
Gr: PK-5 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Great Bridge Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
441 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5128
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5128
Gr: 6-8 | 1,309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, VA include Hickory Middle School, Southeastern Elementary School and Great Bridge Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake?
the neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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