| School | Grades | GreatSchools rating |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 8/10 |
| Deep Creek Central Elementary School | PK-5 | 9/10 |
| Camelot Elementary School | PK-5 | 6/10 |
| Deep Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 5/10 |
| Deep Creek High School | 9-12 | 5/10 |
Ratings from GreatSchools.org, checked Sept 2026. Ratings change, and school zones vary by address — always confirm the assigned schools with Chesapeake Public Schools.
Public Schools Serving Deep Creek
Deep Creek is a large section of Chesapeake, and depending on the exact address, homes here can be zoned for Deep Creek Elementary, Deep Creek Central Elementary or Camelot Elementary at the elementary level, all serving grades PK through 5. Deep Creek Middle School covers grades 6 through 8, and Deep Creek High School serves grades 9 through 12 and includes magnet program offerings [4](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/chesapeake/320-Deep-Creek-High-School/).
On GreatSchools.org, Deep Creek Elementary currently carries an 8 out of 10 rating [1](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/chesapeake/289-Deep-Creek-Elementary-School/), while Deep Creek Middle and Deep Creek High each carry a 5 out of 10 rating [3](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/chesapeake/290-Deep-Creek-Middle-School/) [2](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/chesapeake/320-Deep-Creek-High-School/). Ratings and boundaries can change, so I always recommend checking current figures directly before making a decision based on them.
A new elementary school is planned in the Culpepper Landing area of Deep Creek, and Chesapeake's school board has already approved new attendance zones that will pull from several existing elementary schools when it opens [2](https://www.cpschools.com/o/gbp/article/2659409). If you're buying in that part of the neighborhood, this is worth asking about specifically.
Confirm Your Exact Zoning
Because Deep Creek spans such a wide area, from the historic village core to newer subdivisions farther out, school zoning genuinely varies block by block. Never assume two homes in Deep Creek are zoned for the same schools just because they share the neighborhood name.
Before you write an offer, I recommend confirming zoning directly with Chesapeake Public Schools using the specific property address, since attendance zones can shift as the city adds new schools and adjusts boundaries.
I'm happy to help pull that information for any home you're considering.
How This Fits Into Your Home Search
If schools are a top priority in your search, tell me early so I can filter listings by verified attendance zone rather than by neighborhood name alone. I also cover buying a home in Deep Creek in more detail if you want the full picture on housing stock, commutes and financing, and my South Norfolk schools guide offers a look at how I evaluate school zones elsewhere in the city.
If you're selling a home in Deep Creek, my selling guide covers how to market to the family buyers who often prioritize school zoning when comparing homes.
