| School | Grades | GreatSchools rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Elementary School | PK-5 | 10/10 |
| Hickory Middle School | 6-8 | 9/10 |
| Hickory High School | 9-12 | 9/10 |
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 Edinburgh
Edinburgh falls within the Hickory school pyramid in Chesapeake Public Schools, which typically includes Hickory Elementary School (grades PK-5), rated a perfect 10 out of 10 on GreatSchools [3](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/chesapeake/299-Hickory-Elementary-School/), Hickory Middle School (grades 6-8), rated 9 out of 10 [4](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/chesapeake/298-Hickory-Middle-School/), and Hickory High School (grades 9-12), also rated 9 out of 10 [5](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/chesapeake/317-Hickory-High-School/) [1](https://www.publicschoolreview.com/hickory-elementary-school-profile/23322). Some listings for new construction near Edinburgh, including Retreat at Edinburgh Farms, specifically cite these three schools as the nearby assigned schools [2](https://www.highrises.com/community-detail/Retreat-at-Edinburgh-Farms_2212-Edwin-Dr_CHESAPEAKE_VA_23322_Q717000090990).
Hickory Elementary ranks in the top 10 percent of Virginia schools for overall test scores, with 88 percent of students proficient in math and 82 percent proficient in reading, both well above the state average [1](https://www.publicschoolreview.com/hickory-elementary-school-profile/23322). It's also fully accredited under Virginia's current standards [2](https://schoolquality.virginia.gov/schools/hickory-elementary).
Because Edinburgh is spread across a fairly wide area near the Great Bridge and Hickory sections of Chesapeake, always confirm your exact assigned schools with Chesapeake Public Schools before assuming a specific address is zoned for this pyramid.
Confirm Your Zoning Before You Buy
Attendance zones can shift as Chesapeake continues to grow and add capacity, so don't rely solely on what a listing or builder's marketing states about nearby schools. I recommend verifying directly with the school division for any specific address you're seriously considering.
I'm glad to help pull current zoning information for any Edinburgh property you're evaluating as part of your home search.
Learn More
For the full picture on Edinburgh's housing stock, commutes and HOA structure, see my buying guide for Edinburgh. If you're selling a home here and want to know how strong schools factor into your marketing, my selling guide covers that in more detail.
You can also see how I evaluate schools in other parts of the city in my South Norfolk schools guide.
