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Centerville Elementary

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Centerville Elementary ranks 136 th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

136^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Centerville Elementary is a PK–5 public school in Virginia Beach, VA, serving 570 students within the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district. The school is one of the strongest elementary schools in the region, ranking 136th out of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools — the 88th percentile — with a 4-star rating. It outranks every nearby comparison school, including Glenwood Elementary (80th percentile), Providence Elementary (68th), Tallwood Elementary (68th), Indian Lakes Elementary (54th), Fairfield Elementary (51st), College Park Elementary (46th), and Woodstock Elementary (45th). Centerville has climbed steadily over four years, from the 68th percentile in 2022–2023 to the 88th percentile today.

Academically, Centerville surpasses district and state averages in every grade and subject on Virginia SOL assessments. Math proficiency ranges from 87.2% in 3rd grade to 91.3% in 5th grade, while reading proficiency sits between 85.9% and 87.0% — roughly 15 points above state averages. Science proficiency in 5th grade is 87.0%, about 18 points above the state. The school is especially effective for economically disadvantaged students and Hispanic students, who rank in the 97th and 95th percentiles statewide. Against nearby Tallwood Elementary, the closest school at under a mile away, Centerville leads by double digits in most subjects — for example, 87.0% versus 73.9% in 5th grade science.

Attendance is another standout. Centerville's chronic absenteeism rate is just 5.1%, less than half the state average of 14.8% and well below the 10.1% district average. The school achieves these results despite a higher student-teacher ratio than many nearby schools, pointing to efficient instruction and a strong school climate. The one area needing attention is military-connected students, who rank at the 47th percentile statewide. Overall, Centerville's steady improvement, excellent attendance, and exceptional support for students who often face extra challenges make it a smart choice for families in the Virginia Beach area.

570

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,399

Per pupil spending ?

28.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2201 Centerville Tnpk
Virginia Beach, VA 23464-5040

(757) 648-2200

District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Students who attend Centerville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Brandon Middle
High:	Tallwood High

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.8%

Two or more races:

14.9%

African American:

13.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 77th percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (87% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Virginia elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school87%

District avg77%

Virginia avg72%

136^th of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 11 pts since 2016

From top 23% (2016) to top 12% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 53Elementary Schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools

29^th of 131Virginia Beach City Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	84.4	136 of 1111	87.8%	★★★★☆
2025	83.4	155 of 1110	86.0%	★★★★☆
2024	81.2	193 of 1114	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	68.8	355 of 1114	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.7	236 of 1109	78.7%	★★★★☆
2021	78.5	229 of 1103	79.2%	★★★★☆
2019	77.8	202 of 1105	81.7%	★★★★☆
2018	76.2	206 of 1097	81.2%	★★★★☆
2017	75.0	223 of 1099	79.7%	★★★★☆
2016	73.0	257 of 1096	76.6%	★★★★☆
2015	72.4	262 of 1100	76.2%	★★★★☆
2014	61.5	424 of 1110	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.8	308 of 1120	72.5%	★★★★☆
2012	59.2	457 of 1117	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.2	365 of 1117	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	47.8	687 of 1113	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	69.8	280 of 1082	74.1%	★★★★☆
2008	68.6	297 of 1081	72.5%	★★★★☆
2007	72.4	229 of 1083	78.9%	★★★★☆
2006	76.2	179 of 1071	83.3%	★★★★☆
2005	86.5	37 of 1062	96.5%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	72.3	136 of 591	77.0%	★★★★☆
2025	73.0	129 of 579	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	61.2	222 of 579	61.7%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	68.2	74 of 246	69.9%	★★★★☆
2025	64.2	99 of 249	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.1	49 of 238	79.4%	★★★★☆
2023	48.1	131 of 230	43.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	80.5	172 of 1100	84.4%	★★★★☆
2025	79.2	206 of 1096	81.2%	★★★★☆
2024	75.9	246 of 1098	77.6%	★★★★☆
2023	59.3	469 of 1100	57.4%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	89.9	31 of 619	95.0%	★★★★★
2025	93.4	11 of 606	98.2%	★★★★★
2024	73.3	134 of 580	76.9%	★★★★☆
2023	78.9	89 of 564	84.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	91.3	28 of 1040	97.3%	★★★★★
2025	84.9	85 of 1046	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	81.5	100 of 1036	90.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	84.6	110 of 1099	90.0%	★★★★★
2025	84.1	123 of 1093	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	82.4	151 of 1101	86.3%	★★★★☆
2023	73.9	259 of 1093	76.3%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	53.0	109 of 206	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	65.4	65 of 192	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.0	80 of 195	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	31.2	147 of 182	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	68.3	88 of 306	71.2%	★★★★☆
2025	72.9	70 of 271	74.2%	★★★★☆
2024	88.7	14 of 247	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	52.6	135 of 245	44.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	82.8	84 of 974	91.4%	★★★★★
2025	77.1	172 of 973	82.3%	★★★★☆
2024	65.6	340 of 979	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.3	512 of 984	48.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)97th percentile+10 vs school

Hispanic (2026)95th percentile+7 vs school

White (2026)91st percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)90th percentile~ school

Female (2026)84th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2026)77th percentile-11 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)71st percentile-17 vs school

Asian (2026)70th percentile-18 vs school

Military Connected (2026)47th percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics89%+16 vs state

Science87%+18 vs state

English Reading87%+15 vs state

VA Studies86%+11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, October 27, 2016

Very good school for children . Best teacher's in virginia very helpful for parents Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 28, 2014

The school and the teachers are excellent. Our son received great values and input from his teachers. The teachers are genuinely interested in student's development. They take extra measures to teach the subjects as well as the discipline. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL VA Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	SOL VA Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Centerville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2201 Centerville Tnpk	Virginia Beach	23464	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-2200	570	34	16.6	28.1%	261 (45.8%)	79 (13.9%)	65 (11.4%)	76 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	85 (14.9%)	84.4	136^th of 1111 public elementary schools	87.8%		83.4	155^th of 1110 public elementary schools	86.0%	19	87.2	88.2	91.3	87.0	86.9	85.9	87.0		85.7	$15,399	$1,297	$14,103
Tallwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2025 Kempsville Rd	Virginia Beach	23464	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-3840	601	41	14.8	43.9%	199 (33.1%)	156 (26.0%)	97 (16.1%)	57 (9.5%)	7 (1.2%)	4 (0.7%)	81 (13.5%)	69.3	358^th of 1111 public elementary schools	67.8%		74.9	291^st of 1110 public elementary schools	73.8%	67	77.9	79.0	78.4	73.9	81.1	80.9	79.6		85.1	$15,277	$989	$14,288
Greenbrier Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	1551 Eden Way South	Chesapeake	23320	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 436-3428	679	42	16.0	72.8%	223 (32.8%)	205 (30.2%)	96 (14.1%)	55 (8.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	97 (14.3%)								(n/a)										$10,826	$659	$10,166
Greenbrier Intermediate	Public	3-5	1701 River Birch Run N	Chesapeake	23320	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 578-7080	657	37	17.6	72.5%	204 (31.1%)	231 (35.2%)	76 (11.6%)	59 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	84 (12.8%)	58.2	503^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	54.7%		60.8	468^th of 1110 public elementary schools	57.8%	35	72.6	79.2	77.3	68.7	74.0	80.4	71.3	70.0	78.2	$10,292	$1,393	$8,899
College Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1110 Bennington Rd	Virginia Beach	23464	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 648-2280	496	38	12.9	100.4%	47 (9.5%)	342 (69.0%)	62 (12.5%)	15 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.0%)	50.5	602^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	45.8%		49.8	598^th of 1110 public elementary schools	46.1%	4	84.1	56.8	67.1	72.6	73.9	71.3	78.1		70.8	$18,204	$2,677	$15,526
Glenwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2213 Round Hill Dr	Virginia Beach	23464	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-2520	896	60	14.8	45.3%	330 (36.8%)	179 (20.0%)	137 (15.3%)	116 (12.9%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	127 (14.2%)	78.9	218^th of 1111 public elementary schools	80.4%		81.3	191^st of 1110 public elementary schools	82.8%	27	80.9	81.8	91.7	84.2	74.7	84.2	90.2		90.6	$14,349	$1,019	$13,330
Indian Lakes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1240 Homestead Dr	Virginia Beach	23464	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-2680	516	39	13.1	39.5%	226 (43.8%)	114 (22.1%)	83 (16.1%)	22 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	67 (13.0%)	57.4	514^th of 1111 public elementary schools	53.7%		58.5	497^th of 1110 public elementary schools	55.2%	17	66.7	65.7	85.9	75.6	70.2	68.1	80.5		82.9	$15,058	$1,345	$13,713
Woodstock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6016 Providence Rd	Virginia Beach	23464	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-4200	689	46	15.1	68.4%	287 (41.7%)	202 (29.3%)	89 (12.9%)	37 (5.4%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.6%)	67 (9.7%)	49.7	613^th of 1111 public elementary schools	44.8%		66.7	395^th of 1110 public elementary schools	64.4%	218	64.9	81.5	68.1	65.6	65.7	81.5	79.8		68.1	$14,308	$1,084	$13,224
Fairfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5428 Providence Rd	Virginia Beach	23464	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-2480	478	30	15.7	39.3%	218 (45.6%)	85 (17.8%)	80 (16.7%)	38 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	54 (11.3%)	55.7	543^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	51.1%		69	366^th of 1110 public elementary schools	67.0%	177	77.3	84.3	69.2	62.8	77.3	80.7	73.1		62.8	$15,787	$1,128	$14,659
B.M. Williams Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Battlefield Boulevard N	Chesapeake	23320	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(757) 547-0238	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	55.3	554^th of 1111 public elementary schools	50.1%					(n/a)	82.2	77.1	76.2	64.4	72.3	70.4	72.7	71.3	75.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Centerville Elementary

How many students attend Centerville Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 570 students attended Centerville Elementary.

Is Centerville Elementary a good school?

Centerville Elementary ranks 136^th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Centerville Elementary in?

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Centerville Elementary?

Students at Centerville Elementary are 46% White, 15% Two or more races, 14% African American, 13% Asian, 11% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Centerville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Centerville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brandon Middle
High : Tallwood High

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