Cape Charles: Schools & Education
There are 1 public school in Cape Charles. Kiptopeke Elementary is the largest at 351 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 351 students.
- ~1,201 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,201 residents per school. 59.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Northampton County Public Scho |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 351 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 30 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 350 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 99.7% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: 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.
| Colleges · Nearest | Cayce/Reilly School of Massage |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 24.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Cayce/Reilly School of Massage |
| Nearest College · City | Virginia Beach |
| Nearest College · Phone | (757) 457-7270 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 24.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Cape Charles Memorial Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 201 Mason Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 331-1300 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23310 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2340 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 6 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 59.6% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12