Zoned Public Schools for Alanton
Alanton is served by Alanton Elementary, which sits right inside the neighborhood, along with Lynnhaven Middle School and First Colonial High School for older students [2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alanton). Many Alanton families are drawn to the neighborhood specifically because their kids can walk or bike to elementary school rather than being bused across the city.
For a broader look at buying or selling in this neighborhood, see my Alanton buying guide and Alanton selling guide.
Families relocating to Virginia Beach specifically for schools often ask me to prioritize Alanton listings for exactly this reason, since walkability to an elementary school is rare in most of the city's newer neighborhoods.
Alanton Elementary School
Alanton Elementary serves grades PK through 5 and currently carries a GreatSchools rating of 9 out of 10 [5](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/virginia-beach/1747-Alanton-Elementary-School/), one of the stronger elementary ratings in Virginia Beach City Public Schools. It also offers a Gifted & Talented program for qualifying students.
Ratings and programs can shift year to year, so I'd encourage any family prioritizing schools to look at current test data and visit if possible rather than relying solely on a single number.
Parent reviews on GreatSchools also cite a strong sense of community and active PTA involvement, though I'd always recommend visiting in person or attending an open house if that's available before making a final decision based on ratings alone.
Lynnhaven Middle and First Colonial High
After elementary school, Alanton students move on to Lynnhaven Middle School and then First Colonial High School [2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alanton). Both are part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, one of the larger and generally well-regarded districts in Hampton Roads, with a range of advanced coursework and extracurricular options at the high school level.
If a specific program, like an academy track or AP course load, is a priority for your family, I'd recommend contacting the school directly, since offerings can change from year to year.
First Colonial High School serves a broad section of Virginia Beach beyond just Alanton, so class sizes and program availability can vary depending on overall enrollment in a given year.
Always Confirm Zoning by Address
School attendance zones can shift, and a home just a block or two from Alanton's core may technically fall into a different elementary, middle or high school zone. Before you buy based on a specific school, confirm current zoning for the exact address with Virginia Beach City Public Schools' school locator tool, not just the neighborhood's general reputation.
I'm glad to help you check zoning for any home you're considering as part of your search.
