Centerville Elementary
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Phone: (757) 648-2200
Fax: (757) 502-0324
District: VA Beach City Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 570 students
Centerville Elementary, 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 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Centerville Elementary is a public school located in Virginia Beach, VA. 570 students attend Centerville Elementary.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 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. |
Posted: March 17, 2020
Been to 3 schools in the VB area and this has been my kids absolute favorite. So happy we bought our home in this district.
Posted: March 17, 2020
Posted: March 17, 2020
My 2 students have flourished here, especially my special needs student. He loves all his teacher and has made huge improvements
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Posted: May 29, 2019
When my family moved to this area, we chose our home based on the school. It has easily one of the best decisions we have made. Both of my children have made great strides academically and they both love this school.
Posted: May 29, 2019
I have 2 children here, homework is mainly projects they just didn't have time for in class or quick reviews that can be completed quickly.
Posted: May 29, 2019
My oldest started 4th grade reading at a 2nd grade level and alot of other issues that grew from that. With alot of extra assistance from her teachers she is at level with her peers as she finishes 5th grade.
Posted: May 29, 2019
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Posted: July 15, 2015
My daughters had homework but it was not something that took several hours. Enjoyed the projects!
Posted: July 15, 2015
Posted: July 15, 2015
Very friendly, involved office staff. Remembered our names and felt like family when we would visit.
Posted: July 15, 2015
My daughters both loved their teachers at Centerville. They were caring, patient, and very creative with learning techniques.
Posted: October 29, 2014
Student teacher ratio is stated as 20:1 but my grandson is in 1st grade at Centerville and there are 30 kids in his classroom with only 1 teacher and no teacher aid. Also they do have PE every day which is nice but they have absolutely no recess, not even lunch recess. My grandson did great at his old school which had a class size of 17 but is really struggling at this school.
Posted: January 24, 2014
My family are in love with this school. The teachers and staff make each child special. Hands down this is the best elementary school my children have attended (military family).
Posted: January 1, 2014
We absolutely and truly love this school. The office staff is great and helpful. They are very polite and hands-on. The teachers we have had for the past 5 years have been fantastic and have helped our son grow. The kids are pretty well mannered and the school takes one extra step than many other schools to maintain discipline! We love this area as well and we cannot wait for our second child to start at centerville next year! PTA is awesome but definitely can use more help from the other families!! Mr. Chowns the new principal and Dr. Dimaggio are doing a great job with the students!
Posted: May 5, 2013
I used to go here but I hate to admit it because it sucked, they have some great teachers like Mrs.Creamer and Mr.Scales but a lot of it is horrible horrible staff. They are awful and I hope if I come back to this district with children so they can go to Brandon they wont go to Centerville for elementary that is for sure.
Posted: September 14, 2011
Nothing has changed at centerville, the principal isn't involved with the students. There is little diversity in the school's staff and teachers. After reviewing the school's test scores Minority students have the lowest success in all subjects and SOL scores. This is mainly because of the leadership at the school and some of the teachers who profile the students. This school needs a new principle fast.
Posted: March 26, 2011
We are a military family who has returned to the area and Centerville Elementary. The teachers are wonderful!! I was so happy to bring my children back. There has been a change in the administration since we were here last and that is a big disappointment. At one time this school had an over abundance of volunteers but struggles now. They may even dissolve the PTA. That is do mostly to the current principal and he own lack of interest in the school. She is not there most of the time. The school and teachers are an A+ but the principal is an E. Luckily the teachers have held up the previous principals standard. It will be nice when someone who can do something about it finally notices and a more involved principal replaces the current one.
Posted: February 3, 2011
I have been a volunteer at Centerville for 13 years. The teachers are professional and care for the well being of their students. I have been associated with 5 principals at this school and have nothing but rave reviews about all but one. Unfortunately, that one is there now. I have never seen a a principal who misses so many days at the ofiice as this one. Someone needs to look into this. I rate the teachers a 5+. I rate the principal a 1.
Posted: April 25, 2010
Posted: February 28, 2010
I have two children that attended Centerville for three years and I can't say enough good things about the school. I first have to thank the office staff as well as Mrs. Bare for being so warm and friendly and always so helpful. I also would like to thank the nurse Mrs. Miller for being so great with my kids and any medical issues they had. Mr. Scales, you really are an inspirational teacher and will be missed greatly. I wish art was something the children could of had five days a week. And for all the other teachers who did such a wonderful job with the kids, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Crichton, both Mrs. Hobbs, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Fish, and Mrs. McConnell.....thank you for everything. We will miss you Centerville and hope that we are fortunate enough to have as good of an experience at the new school.
Posted: September 10, 2008
Posted: October 2, 2007
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Plantation Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 0.7 mi | |
| 2 | Tarleton Oaks | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 0.8 mi | |
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| 5 | Lake Christopher | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 1.9 mi | |
| 6 | Lake James | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2 mi | |
| 7 | Warrington Hall | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 2 mi | |
| 8 | Arlington Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 2.1 mi | |
| 9 | Clearfield | Area of Town | Chesapeake | VA | 2.3 mi | |
| 10 | Albemarle River Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 2.5 mi | |
| 11 | Glenwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.8 mi | |
| 12 | Hillcrest Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.1 mi | |
| 13 | Salem Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.4 mi | |
| 14 | Indian River Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.7 mi | |
| 15 | Rock Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4 mi | |
| 16 | Lark Downs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.1 mi | |
| 17 | Stratford Terrace | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 4.1 mi | |
| 18 | Georgetown Estate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 4.2 mi | |
| 19 | Lexington Park Area | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.3 mi | |
| 20 | Midwa Manor Military Community | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.4 mi | |
| 21 | Riverwalk | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 4.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Greenbrier | Chesapeake | VA | 1.5 mi | |
| 2 | Kempsville | Virginia Beach | VA | 2.6 mi | |
| 3 | Ferrell Parkway | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.4 mi | |
| 4 | Cromwell park | Virginia Beach | VA | 3.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 6.9 mi. |
| Portsmouth Naval Medical Center | 8.5 mi. |
| Oceana NAS | 9.2 mi. |
| Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base | 10.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Portsmouth VA | 12.3 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Base | 12.5 mi. |
| Dam Neck Naval Station | 12.7 mi. |
| Fort Story | 14.9 mi. |
| NSA Northwest Annex | 14.9 mi. |
| Joint Staff J7 Suffolk | 15.2 mi. |
| Fort Monroe | 17.7 mi. |
| Langley AFB | 23.5 mi. |
| Fort Eustis | 34.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Elizabeth City | 34.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Yorktown | 35.1 mi. |
| Yorktown Naval Weapons Station | 39.5 mi. |
