Schools Near NAS Oceana
Virginia Beach Public Schools rate among the highest in Hampton Roads, and most of NAS Oceana’s closest residential corridors zone into them. Here are the top-rated VB schools, sourced from GreatSchools.org as of April 2026.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools is one of the larger and more consistent districts in Hampton Roads. Average GreatSchools ratings in 2026: Elementary 6.4, Middle 6.5, High 6.9 across 82 rated schools. Many of the top-rated schools sit in zones that are also the closest residential areas to NAS Oceana’s gates.
Source: GreatSchools.org ratings, compiled April 2026. Verify per-address zoning and current ratings on the district’s site.
Top VB Public Schools by Level
Rated 7-9 on GreatSchools (out of 10).
Elementary
Corporate Landing Elementary
John B. Dey Elementary
Linkhorn Park Elementary
Princess Anne Elementary
Trantwood Elementary
Middle
Princess Anne Middle School
Old Donation School
Great Neck Middle School
Plaza Middle School
Landstown Middle School
High
Floyd Kellam High School
Ocean Lakes High School
Salem High School
Princess Anne High School
Tallwood High School
Verify exact zoning per address on Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
Best School Match for Oceana Sailors
- Princess Anne corridor — closest to Oceana’s main gate. Princess Anne Elementary, Middle, and High School all rate 7-9.
- Kellam zone (south VB) — Floyd Kellam High (9), Corporate Landing Elementary (9). 15-20 min commute to Oceana.
- Great Neck / Linkhorn corridor — Linkhorn Park (9), John B. Dey (9), Great Neck Middle (8). North VB, 20-25 min commute.
- Bayside / Ocean Park area — Trantwood (9) elementary zone. Closer to Little Creek-Fort Story than Oceana.
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Sources: GreatSchools.org (ratings, April 2026); Virginia DOE state report cards; Virginia Beach City Public Schools; CNIC NAS Oceana.