| School | Grades | GreatSchools rating |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Highlands Primary School | PK-3 | 7/10 |
| Indian River Middle School | 6-8 | 3/10 |
| Indian River High School | 9-12 | 4/10 |
| Sparrow Road Intermediate School | 4-5 | 4/10 |
Ratings from GreatSchools.org, checked Sept 2026. Ratings change, and school zones vary by address — always confirm the assigned schools with Chesapeake Public Schools.
Chesapeake Public Schools and a Zoning Change to Watch
Norfolk Highlands is served by Chesapeake Public Schools. Historically, students here have attended Norfolk Highlands Primary before moving on to Indian River Middle School and Indian River High School. Norfolk Highlands Primary currently holds a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10 [greatschools.org](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/chesapeake/302-Norfolk-Highlands-Primary-School/).
Important to know: Chesapeake Public Schools has proposed converting the Norfolk Highlands Primary building into the division's first early childhood education center starting in fall 2027. If approved, roughly 300 current students would be rezoned to Thurgood Marshall Elementary, Georgetown Primary or Sparrow Road Intermediate [whro.org](https://www.whro.org/education-news/2026-07-03/parents-raise-concerns-about-chesapeakes-proposal-to-change-norfolk-highlands-primary-to-an-early-learning-center). This makes it especially important to confirm current zoning before buying if schools are a priority.
Middle and High School
Indian River Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 and carries a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10 [greatschools.org](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/chesapeake/301-Indian-River-Middle-School/). Indian River High School serves grades 9 through 12 with a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10 [greatschools.org](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/chesapeake/300-Indian-River-High-School/). Both offer Gifted & Talented programming, and the high school offers AP coursework as well.
Alternate Elementary Options Nearby
If the proposed rezoning moves forward, likely receiving schools include Thurgood Marshall Elementary and Georgetown Primary, both nearby, along with Sparrow Road Intermediate, which serves grades 4 through 5 and carries a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10 [greatschools.org](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/chesapeake/309-Sparrow-Road-Intermediate-School/).
Confirm Before You Buy
Given the pending changes here, I strongly encourage buyers to contact Chesapeake Public Schools directly to confirm current and upcoming attendance zones for any specific address before finalizing a purchase decision. I'm happy to help track down that information as we tour.
For more, see my guides to buying a home in Norfolk Highlands and selling a home in Norfolk Highlands.
