Top Schools in Chesapeake
Highest-performing schools based on SOL pass rates and academic outcomes (2024)
Grassfield High School
Top-performing school
Hickory High School
Top school in Chesapeake
Oscar F. Smith High School
Top school in Chesapeake
Great Bridge Middle School
Top school in Chesapeake
What This Means for Home Buyers
Homes near top-performing schools in Chesapeake command premiums. The best agents in Chesapeake know which streets feed into which school zones, and that knowledge can save you tens of thousands of dollars. The median home price in Chesapeake is $380K. Homes within the best school boundaries often sell above that median.
Chesapeake's "Strong" school rating makes it a solid choice for families. You will find good schools without the extreme competition of some neighboring areas. The right agent can help you identify the best pockets within Chesapeake.
Homes near Grassfield High School and Hickory High School average just 22 days on market. If schools are a priority for your family, start your search in those zones.
Commute from Chesapeake
Chesapeake parents: 20-min drive to downtown.
20 min drive
Rush-hour drive to downtown
Major Highways
I-64, I-464, I-264, Rt 168, Rt 17
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How Do Chesapeake Schools Compare?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best schools in Chesapeake, VA?
Top schools in Chesapeake include Grassfield High School, Hickory High School, Oscar F. Smith High School, Great Bridge Middle School. Chesapeake schools have a 79% average SOL pass rate, earning a "Strong" quality rating from smover.
How do Chesapeake schools compare to Norfolk?
Chesapeake schools have a 79% SOL pass rate with a "Strong" quality tier. Compare school quality, home prices, and commute times across neighboring cities on smover's comparison pages. School zone boundaries matter: the best agents in Chesapeake know which streets feed into which schools.
Are Chesapeake schools worth the higher home prices?
Chesapeake has a median home price of $380K. Homes near top-performing schools like Grassfield High School often command premiums above that median. For families, school quality is one of the strongest predictors of long-term home value. The right agent can help you find value pockets within the best school zones.
What school district is Chesapeake, VA in?
Chesapeake is served by Chesapeake Public Schools (or the surrounding county system). Top schools include Grassfield High School and Hickory High School. smover verifies agents in Chesapeake by real sales data, so you can find someone who specializes in the school zones that matter to your family.
School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports (2024). Enrichment data from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Updated annually.