Chesapeake: Schools & Education
Chesapeake schools: 50 public schools. Grassfield High is the largest at 2,314 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 40,769 students.
- ~5,052 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
50 K-12 schools serving the area — about 5,052 residents per school. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (20)
Schools (50)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Chesapeake City Public Schools, Department of Education State-, Southeastern Virginia Training |
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 50 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 40,769 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 2,845 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 18,239 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 44.7% |
| Schools Count | 50 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (3)
Colleges (3)
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Chesapeake Central Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 298 Cedar Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 410-7120 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23322 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3120 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 8 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (8)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 122 |
|---|---|
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 2 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 36.9% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 14 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12