| School | Grades | GreatSchools rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lynnhaven Elementary School | PK-5 | 6/10 |
| Lynnhaven Middle School | 6-8 | 7/10 |
| First Colonial High School | 9-12 | 6/10 |
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 in Lynnhaven
Lynnhaven is served by Virginia Beach City Public Schools, and most of the borough feeds into Lynnhaven Elementary, which carries a GreatSchools rating of 6 out of 10 [1](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/virginia-beach/1774-Lynnhaven-Elementary-School/), then Lynnhaven Middle School, which has served the community since 1974, and on to First Colonial High School, which carries a GreatSchools rating of 6 out of 10 [2](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/virginia-beach/1758-First-Colonial-High-School/). That's a similar pipeline to nearby London Bridge, since both areas share Lynnhaven Middle, though elementary assignments differ.
As with any large, older borough, zoning can vary block by block, particularly near the edges of Lynnhaven closer to Great Neck or the mall corridor, so I never assume the assigned school without checking the specific address.
What to Know About These Schools
Lynnhaven Middle carries a SchoolDigger rating of 3 out of 5 stars and has posted SOL pass rates in English and math that run slightly above the statewide average in recent years, though I'd encourage families to look at the most current data directly rather than relying on any single snapshot.
Lynnhaven Elementary and First Colonial High round out the typical pipeline for this neighborhood. Ratings and test scores shift as new data is released each year, so if academics are a top priority, I recommend visiting the schools directly in addition to reviewing published data.
Confirm Zoning Before You Buy or Sell
The single most useful step for any school-focused buyer is confirming the exact assigned elementary, middle and high school for the address in question, not just the general Lynnhaven area. Virginia Beach City Public Schools maintains an online School Locator that I check for every client where schools are a priority.
If you're comparing Lynnhaven to other parts of the city, my buying guide and selling guide cover the rest of the neighborhood, and my Virginia Beach overview gives you the citywide context.
