For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,265 students in 23456, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in 23456, VA is Landstown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 23456 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23456, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23456, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Landstown Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2204 Recreation Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-4750
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-4750
Grades: 6-8
| 1,265 students
23456, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Open Campus High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1700 Dahlia Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 431-4006
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 431-4006
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Va Beach Career Switcher Prog (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
P. O. Box 6038
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 263-1000
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 263-1000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23456, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23456, VA include Landstown Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23456?
1 public middle schools are located in 23456.
What is the racial composition of students in 23456?
23456 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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