Linkhorn Park Elementary School
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phone: (757) 648-2920
Fax: (757) 496-6750
District: VA Beach City Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 514 students
Linkhorn Park Elementary School, a public school located in Virginia Beach, VA, serves grades PK-5 in the VA Beach City Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Linkhorn Park Elementary School is a public school located in Virginia Beach, VA. 514 students attend Linkhorn Park Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Worrisome patterns of chronic student absenteeism have been identified.
Posted: March 27, 2026
Im not sure how this school has so many great reviews. In my option its been awful. A lot of it is the school system itself, like closing for a voting day then adding 10 mins a day to the end of the school day for an entire month. Truly insane. I have two daughters kindergarten and 3rd grade, and both of their teachers give them weekly homework packets. Its just busy work! Half the time its not even relevant to current lessons. Teachers clearly arent using their time wisely and expect parents to do homework every single night. Oh and dont even get me started on the CONSTANT flyers or random events I get weekly about raising money for the school. I DO not recommend this school at all.
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Posted: February 23, 2022
We have nothing but positive feedback about Linkhorn Park. My son is thriving and loves his teachers who are extremely thoughtful and helpful. The team goes above and beyond any expectation I had as a parent. The appropriate accommodations are made for my son and communication is clear. The AM instructor who I adore is Art and play therapy based. She is extremely intelligent. I am very grateful to be a Linkhorn Lion Mom.
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Posted: May 1, 2019
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Posted: May 1, 2019
My daughter has had a wonderful first year at Linkhorn Park. She loves her teacher Mrs. Ferguson, and is excited to go to school! Mrs. Ferguson makes learning fun and exciting! Mrs. Gelwick is also an incredibly important part of my daughters learning experience. She speaks very highly of both of her teachers!
Posted: May 1, 2019
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Posted: June 3, 2018
My daughter has been a student at Linkhorn Park Elementary since kindergarten. She is now going into the fourth grade. Linkhorn Park has been AMAZING!! I couldnt be happier with our experience at this school!! My sister even moved her son from private school , so that he could attend this awesome school. She is also very pleased with this school. Teachers are GREAT, but the principal (Ms. Barbra Sessoms) is the absolute BEST! Unfortunately, Ms. Sessoms will be retiring at the end of this year (2018) & we are all very SAD to see her leave! It will be almost impossible to find someone that will compare to her & the compassion that she has for the students at Linkhorn Park! She truly has made Linkhorn Park the BEST SCHOOL IN VIRGINIA BEACH (in my opinion)! I am not the easiest person to please, by any means. In fact, I am really really picky. So for me to say that Linkhorn Park Elementary School is a GREAT SCHOOL, really says something!! You wont be disappointed if you choose Linkhorn Park Elementary School for your childs education, I PROMISE!!
Posted: June 3, 2018
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Posted: February 10, 2016
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Posted: February 10, 2016
My daughter loves this school. We have been at the school for 2 yrs and have had wonderful teachers.
Posted: April 8, 2015
I love this school and it is sad that it is our last year here due to relocation. This school works hard to make sure the kids are succeeding. My child has an IEP and they stay on top of it and make sure he is meeting every milestone and more. I could not be happier with the care and education my child has received since he has attended!!
Posted: October 27, 2013
My son attends the Math & Science Academy at Linkhorn. Overall we've been pleased but we have felt that there has not been as much communication with the parents as we would like. However, this year we are lucky enough to have a new principal, Barbara Sessoms. She was the principal at my son's previous school (W.T. Cooke) and we thought she did a fabulous job. We are already starting to see some changes and hope that she'll be able to continue improving.
Posted: January 22, 2012
I love everything about Linkhorn. Very sad that Linda Sidone (principal) has retired, but I feel confident there will be somebody equally as good to take her place. The parent involvement is amazing!!
Posted: August 23, 2011
I've had kids going to Linkhorn Park Elementary for 8 years now & I've never had an issue. The teachers are absolutely wonderful, the staff go above & beyond to help you, & the students never go without what they need thanks to all the generous parents that donate their time/money. I've volunteered there for years & I really enjoy working with students as well as the staff. The school as an incredible Math & Science Academy, which begins in 3rd grade, & my daughters love it! My husband & I had considered putting our kids in private school early on, but we're glad we didn't go through it as Linkhorn sets the bar high & continues to to meet it every year!
Posted: April 29, 2010
I love this school! My fourth grader has had the best experiences here with teachers who are fun, fair and wonderful educators. The principal is always visible and available for any questions or concerns as is the VP and the office staff is cheerful and helpful. My daughter has soared in reading this year, and the extra help she receives in math is all due to in house tutoring available to every student. I am proud to say she is an honor roll student each quarter this year and it is all due to the hard work and dedication of the teachers! Mrs. Ware and Mrs. Phillips are great to work with and stay in constant communication with parents and the second grade staff was equally accommodating. THIS is the place to be in VA Beach.
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| 1 | Brighton on the Bay | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 0.8 mi | |
| 2 | Eastwind Apartments | Apartment Complex | Virginia Beach | VA | 0.9 mi | |
| 3 | Saltmeadow Bay Apartments | Apartment Complex | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.3 mi | |
| 4 | North End | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.4 mi | |
| 5 | Salt Marsh Point | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.6 mi | |
| 6 | Old Beach | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.7 mi | |
| 7 | Lands End | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.8 mi | |
| 8 | Shadowlawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.2 mi | |
| 9 | Broad Bay Island | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.5 mi | |
| 10 | Legends at the Beach | Apartment Complex | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.5 mi | |
| 11 | Lincoln Military Housing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | virginia beach | VA | 3.7 mi | |
| 12 | Kings Grant | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.8 mi | |
| 13 | Little Neck | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.9 mi | |
| 14 | Croatan | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4 mi | |
| 15 | Cape Story By the Sea | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4 mi | |
| 16 | Sea Shell Villas | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.4 mi | |
| 17 | Bay Pointe | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.6 mi | |
| 18 | Windsor Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.6 mi | |
| 19 | Lynnhaven Dunes | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.7 mi | |
| 20 | Thalia | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Old Beach | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.7 mi | |
| 2 | Virginia Beach Oceanfront | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.8 mi | |
| 3 | Rudee's Inlet | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.5 mi | |
| 4 | Shore Drive | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.3 mi | |
| 5 | Ocean Park | Virginia Beach | VA | 5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
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| Oceana NAS | 3.5 mi. |
| Fort Story | 4.6 mi. |
| Dam Neck Naval Station | 6.5 mi. |
| Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base | 7.7 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Base | 15.2 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 15.3 mi. |
| Portsmouth Naval Medical Center | 15.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Portsmouth VA | 18.3 mi. |
| Fort Monroe | 18.5 mi. |
| Joint Staff J7 Suffolk | 22 mi. |
| Langley AFB | 24 mi. |
| NSA Northwest Annex | 24.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Yorktown | 35.3 mi. |
| Fort Eustis | 36.6 mi. |
| Yorktown Naval Weapons Station | 40.1 mi. |
| Coast Guard Elizabeth City | 42.2 mi. |
| Coast Guard Station Milford Haven | 45.9 mi. |
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