| School | Grades | GreatSchools rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kempsville Elementary School | PK-5 | 7/10 |
| Kempsville Middle School | 6-8 | 7/10 |
| Kempsville 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.
Public Schools in the Kempsville Zone
Kempsville is served by Virginia Beach City Public Schools, and most of the neighborhood feeds into Kempsville Elementary School, Kempsville Middle School and Kempsville High School, each of which carries a GreatSchools rating of 7 out of 10 [1](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/virginia-beach/1766-Kempsville-Elementary-School/). Because the area sits near several attendance boundaries, some pockets of Kempsville are instead zoned for nearby schools such as Point O'View Elementary, which carries a GreatSchools rating of 2 out of 10 [4](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/virginia-beach/1784-Point-O-View-Elementary-School/).
Virginia Beach has adjusted several elementary and middle school attendance zones in recent rezoning rounds, including areas around Kempsville, so I never assume a home's zoning based on the neighborhood name alone. A street that was zoned for one elementary school a few years ago may be zoned differently today, and that can mean a real difference in which of these schools your child would attend.
Confirm Zoning Before You Buy
Because attendance boundaries can shift and Kempsville sits at the intersection of several zones, I always recommend confirming the exact schools for a specific address directly with Virginia Beach City Public Schools before writing an offer. Their official school locator tool is the most reliable source for current boundaries.
If school assignment is a top priority for your family, tell me early in the search so I can filter listings by verified zoning rather than by neighborhood name alone, since two homes a few blocks apart in Kempsville can sometimes be zoned for different schools.
What to Ask About Each School
Beyond just which school a home is zoned for, I encourage buyers to look at grade configuration, any specialty or advanced academic programs, and how a school fits your child's specific needs. Reach out to the school directly or visit during an open house if you're able, since firsthand impressions tell you more than a boundary map alone.
It's also worth asking about busing, before- and after-school care options and any programs for gifted or special education services, since those details vary and can matter as much as the school's general reputation.
Related Guides
For the buying and selling details on this neighborhood, see my guides to buying in Kempsville and selling in Kempsville, and for the wider city picture, visit my Virginia Beach overview.
A Note on GreatSchools Ratings
Ratings change from year to year as new state testing data comes in, so treat the numbers above as a snapshot rather than a permanent grade. I'd encourage you to check greatschools.org yourself for the most current figures before making a decision based on schools.
