Chesapeake Public Schools
Many Virginia Builders homes are in Chesapeake, close to everything you need and zoned for one of the largest and most respected school divisions in Hampton Roads. Here is what families can expect, from kindergarten through graduation.
Why Families Choose Chesapeake Schools
Neighborhood Schools
With 28 elementary, 10 middle, and 7 high schools spread across the city, there is a school close to nearly every Chesapeake neighborhood.
Specialty Academies
High school students can apply to the Governor’s STEM Academy at Grassfield, the Science and Medicine Academy at Deep Creek, or the International Baccalaureate program at Oscar Smith.
College and Career Ready
Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment courses let students earn college credit early, and the Chesapeake Career Center offers hands-on technical training.
Arts and Athletics
Fine arts and athletics run from elementary school through high school, so students can find what they love outside the classroom.
Chesapeake Schools at a Glance
Chesapeake Public Schools serves the whole city through one school division, so the same programs and standards follow your family from neighborhood to neighborhood.
- About 40,000 students in nearly 50 schools and centers
- 28 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 7 high schools
- Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, and gifted education programs
- Three high school academies plus the Chesapeake Career Center
- The Chesapeake Planetarium, run by the school division for students and families
For enrollment, calendars, and school boundaries, visit cpschools.com. Want more detail? Read our guides to Chesapeake’s school districts and why Chesapeake’s schools make it a great place to call home.
Our Communities Zoned for Hickory Schools
Each of these Virginia Builders communities is zoned for Southeastern Elementary, Hickory Middle, and Hickory High School. School boundaries can change, so confirm with Chesapeake Public Schools before you buy.
Woodford Estates
Now Selling | 1457 S Battlefield Blvd
Tree-lined streets, spacious yards, and a community park in the Hickory area, zoned for Southeastern Elementary, Hickory Middle, and Hickory High School.
Ashburn Meadows
Coming Soon | 208 Peaceful Road
45 single-family homes in the Hickory area of Chesapeake, zoned for Southeastern Elementary, Hickory Middle, and Hickory High School.
The Village at Edinburgh
Coming Soon | 76 Custom Homesites
A master-planned enclave near Edinburgh Commons, minutes from parks, golf, and the 168 Bypass, zoned for the Hickory school district.
Find a Home Near Great Schools
Have questions about schools, neighborhoods, or building in Chesapeake? Our team knows the area and is happy to help you find the right community or homesite for your family. Reach out to schedule a visit or a free consultation.
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