| School | Grades | GreatSchools rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Elementary School | PK-5 | 3/10 |
| Bay View Elementary School | PK-5 | 4/10 |
| Northside Middle School | 6-8 | 3/10 |
| Granby High School | 9-12 | 2/10 |
Ratings from GreatSchools.org, checked Sept 2026. Ratings change, and school zones vary by address — always confirm the assigned schools with Chesapeake Public Schools.
A Corridor Zoned to Several Schools
Because Ocean View is a broad bay-front corridor rather than one compact subdivision, it isn't served by a single set of schools the way a smaller neighborhood might be. Depending on the exact street, homes here can be zoned to Ocean View Elementary, which has served the community since 1939 [1](https://oves.npsk12.com/our-school/about-our-school) and carries a GreatSchools rating of 3 out of 10 [3](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/norfolk/1198-Ocean-View-Elementary-School/), Bay View Elementary, rated 4 out of 10 on GreatSchools [4](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/norfolk/1167-Bay-View-Elementary-School/), or Willard Model Elementary, rated 5 out of 10 on GreatSchools [5](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/norfolk/1172-Willard-Model-Elementary-School/), all part of Norfolk Public Schools.
From the elementary level, students in this area typically continue on to a middle and high school within Norfolk Public Schools' broader northside attendance area, which can include Northside Middle School, rated 3 out of 10 on GreatSchools [6](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/norfolk/1193-Northside-Middle-School/), and Granby High School, rated 2 out of 10 on GreatSchools [7](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/norfolk/1181-Granby-High-School/), depending on the specific zone [2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk_Public_Schools).
A Note on Ratings
Based on current GreatSchools.org ratings, the schools that can serve Ocean View addresses run from 2 to 5 out of 10, on the lower end statewide. Because assignment varies by street, check current scores and reviews directly on GreatSchools.org for the exact school your address is zoned to, since ratings and boundaries can shift year to year.
Confirm Your Exact Zoning Before You Buy
Because Ocean View spans several school zones, don't assume which elementary, middle or high school serves a specific address based on the neighborhood name alone. Use Norfolk Public Schools' zone locator tool for the exact address, or ask me to pull it while we're touring homes together.
If schools are central to your decision, tell me early in the search so I can prioritize listings with verified zoning that fits your needs.
More on Ocean View
See my buying guide and selling guide for more on this neighborhood, or start with my Norfolk overview.
