| School | Grades | GreatSchools rating |
|---|---|---|
| Red Mill Elementary School | PK-5 | 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.
Elementary School
Homes in Red Mill Farm are zoned to Red Mill Elementary School, located on Sandbridge Road and serving grades PK through 5. Red Mill Elementary carries a strong 9 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, which reflects consistently solid test scores and academic progress within Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
Families I work with in this neighborhood consistently mention the elementary school as one of the reasons they chose the area, alongside the newer housing stock and short commute to the bases.
Middle and High School
Virginia Beach City Public Schools periodically adjusts attendance boundaries for middle and high schools, so rather than guess at a specific assignment for your address, I recommend confirming your zoned middle and high schools directly through the VBCPS school locator or by calling the school division before you write an offer.
This is especially important if you're comparing two homes on different streets within the broader Red Mill area, since boundary lines don't always follow neighborhood names exactly.
Confirming Zoning Before You Buy
School zoning is one of the most common things buyers assume rather than verify, and boundaries can shift from year to year. I always confirm current zoning for any specific address with Virginia Beach City Public Schools before a buyer with school-age kids makes a decision.
For more on what it's like to buy or sell in this neighborhood, see my buying guide and selling guide for Red Mill Farm.
