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Researching schools and child care facilities for an upcoming military move can be overwhelming. If you're headed to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and are studying up on the best schools in Virginia Beach, we've got you covered. Keep reading to learn about the local school district, private schools in Virginia Beach, military child care facilities, and more.

COVID-19 Notice

Some of the youth programs mentioned in this article may be operating on a reduced schedule. Some programs may have COVID restrictions and protocols in place, including, but not limited to, mask mandates and vaccination requirements. Contact the programs directly for information on current restrictions.

Virginia School Enrollment

In Virginia, children must be at least 5 years old on or before Sept. 30 of the school year to enter kindergarten. School enrollment typically requires a birth certificate, proof of residence, a school entrance health form, an expulsion statement (disclosing if the student has previously been expelled under certain circumstances from another school), and proof of required immunizations. For more information on school enrollment in Virginia, visit the Virginia Department of Education's website.

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story Schools

The installation's school liaison website can help you learn about local school districts, private schools in Virginia Beach, and homeschooling requirements in Virginia. The website has resources for special needs students, EFMP families, and incoming students, as well. Of particular interest to incoming students is the Youth Sponsorship Program, which matches up new students with local students to help in the transition to a new school and community. There are no DoDEA schools at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. JEB Little Creek-Fort Story students are served by Virginia Beach City Public Schools.

The Best Schools in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

2512 George Mason Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Phone

: 1 (757) 263-1000 Virginia Beach City Public Schools' 86 schools serve nearly 64,000 students, making it the largest school division in Hampton Roads. The district is fully accredited and outperforms many school divisions across Virginia and the U.S. Visit the district's website for the Virginia Beach City Public Schools calendar, military family resources, registration information, and more. The following schools are served by the JEB Little Creek-Fort Story school liaison. A full listing of schools can be found on the district's website.

Public Elementary Schools, Virginia Beach

Alanton Elementary

1441 Stephens Road Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-2000

Arrowhead Elementary

5549 Susquehanna Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-2040

Bayside Elementary

5649 Bayside Road Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-2080

Bettie F. Williams Elementary

892 Newtown Road Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-4080

Diamond Springs Elementary

5225 Learning Circle Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-4240

Fairfield Elementary

5428 Providence Road Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-2480

Hermitage Elementary

1701 Pleasure House Road Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-2600

John B. Dey Elementary

1900 N. Great Neck Road Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-2440

Kempsville Elementary

570 Kempsville Road Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-2720

Kempsville Meadows Elementary

736 Edwin Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-2760

King's Grant Elementary

612 N. Lynnhaven Road Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-2800

Kingston Elementary

3532 King's Grant Road Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-2840

Linkhorn Park Elementary

977 First Colonial Road Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-2920

Louise Luxford Elementary

4808 Haygood Road Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-2960

Lynnhaven Elementary

210 Dillon Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-3000

Malibu Elementary

3632 Edinburgh Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-3040

Newtown

Elementary

5277 Learning Circle Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-3120

Old Donation School/Brickell Academy

4633 Honeygrove Road Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-3240

Pembroke Elementary

4622 Jericho Road Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-3320

Pembroke Meadows Elementary

820 Cathedral Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-3360

Point O' View Elementary

5400 Parliament Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-3440

Providence Elementary

4968 Providence Road Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-3520

Seatack Elementary

912 S. Birdneck Road Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-3720

Shelton Park Elementary

1700 Shelton Road Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-3760

Thalia Elementary

421 Thalia Road Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-3880

Thoroughgood Elementary

1444 Dunstan Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-3920

Trantwood Elementary

2344 Inlynnview Road Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-4000

Woodstock Elementary

6016 Providence Road Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-4200

W.T. Cooke Elementary

1501 Mediterranean Ave. Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-2320

Public Middle Schools, Virginia Beach

Bayside Middle

965 Newtown Road Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-4400

Bayside Sixth Grade Campus

4722 Jericho Road Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-4440

Great Neck Middle

1848 N. Great Neck Road Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-4550

Independence Middle

1370 Dunstan Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-4600

Kempsville Middle

860 Churchill Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-4700

Old Donation School/Brickell Academy

4633 Honeygrove Road Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-3240

Lynnhaven Middle

1250 Bayne Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-4850

Virginia Beach Middle

600 25th St. Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-5050

Virginia Beach High School Academies and Public High Schools

Bayside High

4960 Haygood Road Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-5200

First Colonial High

1272 Mill Dam Road Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-5300

Frank W. Cox High

2425 Shorehaven Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-5250

Kempsville High

5194 Chief Trail Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-5450

Princess Anne High

4400 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-5600

Renaissance Academy

5100 Cleveland St. Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-6000

Tallwood High

1668 Kempsville Road Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-5700

Charter Schools, Virginia Beach

Green Run Collegiate

1700 Dahlia Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23453

Phone

: 1 (757) 648-5393

Private Schools, Virginia Beach

Cape Henry Collegiate

1320 Mill Dam Road Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Phone

: 1 (757) 481-2446

Catholic High School

4552 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Phone

: 1 (757) 467-2881

Child and Youth Services at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story

The JEB Little Creek-Fort Story Navy MWR website can help you explore your child care options at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. The website outlines the installation's child care programs, youth centers, youth sports programs, family events and workshops, and so much more. Families searching for child care should also check out MilitaryChildCare.com. This DOD website links military families with military-operated or military-approved child care programs at military installations around the world.

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story Child Care Options

Child Development Centers

Fort Story CDC Building 531, Solomons Road Virginia Beach, VA 23459

Phone

: 1 (757) 422-7796

Little Creek CDC

Building 3432, A Street Virginia Beach, VA 23459

Phone

: 1 (757) 462-2400

Little Creek CDC Annex

Building 3364, A Street Virginia Beach, VA 23459

Phone

: 1 (757) 462-2446 JEB Little Creek-Fort Story has three child development center facilities that provide care for children who are 6 weeks to 5 years old.

Child Development Homes

Child Development Homes offer child care in the homes of trained providers. Providers are certified and inspected to ensure they meet health and safety standards.

24/7 Center at Little Creek

Building 3365, A Street Virginia Beach, VA 23459

Phone

: 1 (757) 462-4841 The 24/7 Center provides child care for military personnel who work nontraditional hours.

Youth Centers

Fort Story Youth Center

457 Vera Cruz Road Virginia Beach, VA 23459

Phone

: 1 (757) 422-7714

Little Creek Youth Center

1332 Seascape Court Virginia Beach, VA 23459

Phone

: 1 (757) 462-8718 The JEB Little Creek-Fort Story youth centers offer before- and after-school care, summer camps, youth sports programs, teen programs, Boys & Girls Club of America programs, 4-H programs, and more.

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We hope we’ve been able to educate you on the best schools in Virginia Beach. If you have more questions, there’s no need to raise your hand! Just reach out to the installation's school liaison officer for additional resources.