For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 325 students in Cape Charles, VA (there are , serving 63 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Cape Charles, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public school in Cape Charles, VA is Kiptopeke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape Charles, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Cape Charles have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Cape Charles, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kiptopeke Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24023 Fairview Rd
Cape Charles, VA 23310
(757) 678-5151
Cape Charles, VA 23310
(757) 678-5151
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cape Charles, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Cape Charles, VA include Kiptopeke Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cape Charles?
1 public schools are located in Cape Charles.
What percentage of students in Cape Charles go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Cape Charles are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Charles?
Cape Charles public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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