| School | Grades | GreatSchools rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Elementary School | PK-5 | 4/10 |
| Independence Middle School | 6-8 | 6/10 |
| Bayside 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.
The Schools Serving Witchduck
Witchduck sits within the Bayside area of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Depending on the exact address, homes here are commonly zoned to schools such as Pembroke Elementary School, Independence Middle School and Bayside High School [4](https://vahome.com/listings/560-n-witchduck-rd-virginia-beach-23462/), though because Witchduck borders several attendance zones, some streets may be zoned differently. Pembroke Elementary carries a GreatSchools rating of 4 out of 10 [5](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/virginia-beach/1780-Pembroke-Elementary-School/), Independence Middle School carries a GreatSchools rating of 6 out of 10 [6](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/virginia-beach/1764-Independence-Middle-School/), and Bayside High School carries a GreatSchools rating of 6 out of 10 [7](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/virginia-beach/1750-Bayside-High-School/).
Always confirm zoning for a specific address using Virginia Beach City Public Schools' school locator before you write an offer, since boundaries can shift from year to year and Witchduck's location near several zone lines makes this especially important.
What Families Should Know
The Bayside area has a strong concentration of schools within a short drive of Witchduck, and the neighborhood's central location means most families have a manageable commute regardless of exact zoning. I recommend touring schools in person and speaking with current families when possible, since test scores and ratings only capture part of the picture.
These ratings, from GreatSchools.org, give a general sense of how each school's test scores and other measures compare statewide, but I recommend touring schools in person and speaking with current families when possible, since test scores and ratings only capture part of the picture.
Related Reading
See my guides to buying in Witchduck and selling in Witchduck, or compare schools in nearby Thalia and Windsor Woods as you continue your search.
