| School | Grades | GreatSchools rating |
|---|---|---|
| Centerville Elementary School | PK-5 | 9/10 |
| Brandon Middle School | 6-8 | 6/10 |
| Tallwood High School | 9-12 | 7/10 |
Ratings from GreatSchools.org, checked Sept 2026. Ratings change, and school zones vary by address — always confirm the assigned schools with Chesapeake Public Schools.
Elementary, Middle and High School Zoning
Homes in Charlestowne Lakes have been zoned to Centerville Elementary School, Brandon Middle School and Tallwood High School, all part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Centerville Elementary carries a strong 9 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, and Tallwood High School also rates 7 out of 10, reflecting solid academic outcomes across the schools that serve this part of southwest Virginia Beach.
Attendance zones can and do shift over time as Virginia Beach City Public Schools adjusts boundaries, so I always tell buyers to confirm zoning for a specific address through the district's official school locator tool before assuming which schools a home is assigned to, especially for homes near the edges of the Charlestowne area.
I also encourage families to check whether their specific street falls near a boundary edge, since a home just a block away could sometimes be zoned differently even within the same general area.
What Families Tell Me About These Schools
Families who've toured homes with me in this area often mention Centerville Elementary's Gifted & Talented program and strong attendance rates as a draw, and Tallwood High School's reputation for solid overall academic performance, including strong reading and language arts outcomes, comes up frequently in conversations with move-up buyers weighing this neighborhood against others in southwest Virginia Beach.
If schools are central to your decision, I'd encourage you to tour the schools directly and talk with current families, since ratings and reputations only tell part of the story about day-to-day fit for your child.
It's also worth visiting during a normal school day if the school allows tours, since that gives you a much better sense of classroom size and daily routine than a rating alone can convey.
Confirming Your Zoning and Next Steps
Before you write an offer on any specific address in or near Charlestowne Lakes, verify the assigned elementary, middle and high schools directly with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, since boundaries near neighborhood edges can differ from what a listing or a neighbor tells you.
For the full picture of buying or selling in this neighborhood, see my Charlestowne Lakes buyer's guide and seller's guide, and feel free to reach out with any school-specific questions as you narrow down streets.
