| School | Grades | GreatSchools rating |
|---|---|---|
| Red Mill Elementary School | PK-5 | 9/10 |
| Princess Anne Middle School | 6-8 | 10/10 |
| Ocean Lakes High School | 9-12 | 7/10 |
| Floyd Kellam 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.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Lago Mar is served by Virginia Beach City Public Schools, one of the largest divisions in the state. Families here are generally zoned toward Red Mill Elementary School, which carries a GreatSchools rating of 9 out of 10, for elementary grades, Princess Anne Middle School, which carries a GreatSchools rating of 10 out of 10, for middle grades, and either Ocean Lakes High School, rated 7 out of 10 on GreatSchools, or Floyd E. Kellam High School, rated 9 out of 10 on GreatSchools, for high school, depending on the specific street [4](https://flyhomes.com/neighborhood-guide/lago-mar--virginia-beach--va) [5](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/virginia-beach/1814-Red-Mill-Elementary-School/) [6](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/virginia-beach/1786-Princess-Anne-Middle-School/) [7](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/virginia-beach/1742-Ocean-Lakes-High-School/) [8](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/virginia-beach/1759-Floyd-Kellam-High-School/).
Because Lago Mar sits near several attendance boundary lines in the Princess Anne area, it's worth confirming your exact zoning directly with the school division before you buy or sell, since boundaries can differ from one street to the next even within the same neighborhood.
The division also offers a range of specialty programs, including advanced academics and career and technical education options, that families sometimes factor into their decision alongside the specific elementary, middle and high school assignment for their address.
What Families Should Know
Red Mill Elementary, Princess Anne Middle and both nearby high school options serve a wide swath of southern Virginia Beach, so class sizes and programs can vary year to year based on enrollment. If specific programs, like gifted education, IB, or specialty academies, matter to your family, ask the school division directly about what's offered at each option.
Buyers relocating from out of state or off military orders should also ask about enrollment timelines and any documentation needed, since Virginia Beach schools can have specific registration requirements tied to proof of residency.
Because Lago Mar sits close to the edge of the school division's more rural southern territory, some families also look into transportation logistics, like bus routes and pickup times, since driving distances can be longer than in more centrally located Virginia Beach neighborhoods. Ratings shift as new testing data comes in each year, so I'd encourage you to check greatschools.org directly for the most current numbers.
How to Confirm Your Zoning
School boundaries can shift, and the only reliable way to know which schools serve a specific address in Lago Mar is to check directly with Virginia Beach City Public Schools using their online attendance zone locator or by calling the division office. Never assume based on a neighbor's school or an older listing, since boundaries are periodically redrawn.
For more on buying or selling in this neighborhood, see my guides to buying a home in Lago Mar and selling a home in Lago Mar, or get a wider view of the city on my Virginia Beach page.
If you're touring homes on different streets within Lago Mar, don't assume they share the same school assignment. Confirming zoning for each address you're seriously considering is a quick step that can save real headaches later.
