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Schools Serving Dam Neck, Virginia Beach

By Mellissa Hecker, Iron Valley Prestige · September 2026

SchoolGradesGreatSchools rating
Corporate Landing Elementary SchoolPK-57/10
Corporate Landing Middle School6-87/10
Ocean Lakes High School9-127/10

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 and Middle Schools in the Area

Much of the Dam Neck area is zoned to Corporate Landing Elementary School, which carries a GreatSchools rating of 7 out of 10 [1](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/virginia-beach/1740-Corporate-Landing-Elementary-School/), and Corporate Landing Middle School, also rated 7 out of 10 [2](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/virginia-beach/1745-Corporate-Landing-Middle-School/), both located just off Dam Neck Road within the neighborhood itself. That proximity is a real convenience for families who want their kids close to home.

Because Virginia Beach City Public Schools draws attendance boundaries by specific street and address range rather than by neighborhood name, some pockets of the broader Dam Neck area may be zoned differently. I always tell buyers to verify zoning for the exact address they're considering.

Both schools sit within the neighborhood's boundaries, which many families see as a practical plus, whether that means a shorter bus ride or the option to walk or bike on nicer days. I always suggest driving by the school itself during pickup or drop-off to get a feel for the day-to-day rhythm.

High School Zoning

Ocean Lakes High School, which carries a GreatSchools rating of 7 out of 10 [3](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/virginia-beach/1742-Ocean-Lakes-High-School/), generally serves this part of Virginia Beach's south side, though as with elementary and middle school zoning, exact boundaries can shift with periodic rezoning, so I recommend confirming before you assume.

Ocean Lakes High School serves a wide swath of the city's south end, so class sizes and programs offered can differ from the smaller, closer-in high schools farther north in Virginia Beach. If a particular academic program or sports team matters to your family, it's worth researching directly with the school.

Confirming Zoning Before You Buy

The Virginia Beach City Public Schools division maintains an online school locator tool where you can enter a specific address and get the current elementary, middle and high school assignment. I encourage every buyer with school-age kids to check this before making an offer, since assignments can and do change with periodic rezoning votes.

If you're comparing this area with nearby neighborhoods, see my guides for buying in Dam Neck and selling in Dam Neck for more on the local housing market, or my broader Virginia Beach overview for a citywide view.

I also suggest reaching out to the school directly with specific questions about programs, before and after school care, and enrollment procedures, since website information can lag behind current offerings. Buying a home zoned to a school that fits your family's needs is worth the extra homework up front.

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