John B. Dey Elementary Sch…, Virginia Beach, VA

Score breakdown

Compared against all 1,106 Virginia public elementary schools. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.

9.4 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 90.6% across all subjects — 94th percentile statewide.

9.5 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 95th percentile.

9.3 · Attendance

Chronic absenteeism of 5.7% — better attendance than 92% of peers statewide.

Test scores by subject

Percent of students passing Virginia SOL tests, 2024–2025.

This school Virginia average

Grade 5 Science

87%state 69%

Virginia Studies

95%state 69%

Grade 3 Mathematics

92%state 73%

Grade 4 Mathematics

87%state 73%

Grade 5 Mathematics

98%state 71%

Grade 3 English Reading

83%state 67%

Grade 4 English Reading

92%state 73%

Grade 5 English Reading

96%state 72%

Source: Virginia Department of Education, School Quality Profiles — SOL pass rates, 2024–2025.

John B. Dey Elementary School & its school zone

A public elementary school in Virginia Beach Public Schools, John B. Dey Elementary School anchors its attendance zone in Virginia Beach, VA 23454. Buyers searching homes for sale near John B. Dey Elementary School are shopping this Virginia Beach school zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Virginia Beach elementary school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 9.4/10 — above the state average among Virginia's 1,106 public elementary schools, based on Virginia Department of Education data for 2024–25.

The school's overall SOL pass rate is 90.6%, with standout results in Grade 5 Mathematics (98% vs a 71% state average) and Virginia Studies (95% vs a 69% state average). Virginia's accreditation measures — which credit schools for student growth, not just pass rates — come in at 96% for English and 97% for Math. Chronic absenteeism is 5.7%, better than the 11.7% state median for elementary schools.

For house hunters comparing Virginia Beach school zones, the listings on this page show active REIN MLS homes near John B. Dey Elementary School. School zoning and attendance boundaries can change between school years — always verify a specific address's assignment directly with Virginia Beach Public Schools before making a housing decision based on school zone.

How the VaHome School Score works

Test scores (50%): the school's SOL pass rate across all subjects, ranked against every Virginia public school of the same level.
Attendance (20%): chronic absenteeism, ranked statewide (lower is better).
Academic progress (30%): Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which gives schools credit for students showing growth.
The weighted statewide percentile maps to a score from 1.0 to 10.0: score = 1 + 9 × percentile. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.
Every input is public data from the Virginia Department of Education, refreshed each school year. No opinions, no black box — you can check our math.

Data: Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profiles (2024–2025) · NCES. VaHome is not affiliated with VDOE, NCES, or GreatSchools.

At a glance

School district: Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Grades served: PK-5
School type: Public
Principal: Gregory Furlich
Established: 1956
Mascot & colors: Seagulls
Enrollment: 744 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 18:1
Classroom teachers: 41.6 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510384001691

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

89%

Mathematics

92%

Science

87%

History & Social Sci.

95%

Attendance

2024-2025

4.2% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About John B. Dey Elementary School

John B. Dey Elementary School opened in September 1956 on fourteen acres of land along North Great Neck Road, purchased from the James Farm by the Princess Anne County School Board. In its first year the building housed grades five through seven to relieve overcrowding at Little Creek Elementary, and in 1957 it became a full elementary school serving grades one through seven. The school was named for John B. Dey, a local farmer and community leader who chaired the Princess Anne County School Board from 1940 to 1957. The building was expanded in 1960 and 1995 and later underwent a major expansion and renovation.

The school sits in the Great Neck area of northern Virginia Beach and is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. It serves pre-kindergarten through grade 5 and, per NCES, is classified in a large-city locale. Enrollment is roughly 744 students.

Contact

Phone: (757) 648-2440

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data - John B. Dey Elementary — NCES ID, address, phone, grades, total enrollment, enrollment by grade, FTE teachers, student/teacher ratio, locale, charter status2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles - John B. Dey Elementary — Accreditation status, SOL pass rates, demographics, chronic absenteeism, enrollment2024-2025 (accreditation SY 2025-2026) link ↗
John B. Dey Elementary School official website - Our School — Founding history (1956), naming, mascot (Seagulls), phone2026 link ↗
John B. Dey Elementary School official website - Home — Address, phone2026 link ↗
Wikimedia Commons media search — Confirmed no freely-licensed building photo exists2026 link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 (NCES CCD and Virginia School Quality Profiles); accreditation SY 2025-2026 unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

John B. Dey Elementary School