Suffolk Public Schools
Primary and Secondary EducationVirginia, United States1001-5000 Employees
Suffolk Public Schools is a public school district providing primary and secondary education in Suffolk, Virginia. Its vision aims for all students to become life-long learners who can succeed as productive citizens in local, national, and global contexts, while its mission emphasizes partnering with the community and delivering an effective educational experience. The district operates 19 schools—11 elementary, five middle, and three high schools—and serves about 14,265 students (as of 2019), with a student-to-computer ratio of 1.2 to 1 and more than 100 business and community partnerships. Its high school program includes 68 AP, dual-credit, and honors options, along with specialty tracks in International Baccalaureate, biomedical sciences, and engineering. In February 2025, the district launched The STEM Academy at Booker T. Washington Elementary, signaling ongoing expansion of STEM-focused learning opportunities.