How GreatSchools.org Helps You Find Your School District Quickly and Accurately

I am giving you all the inside scoop on one of my favorite real estate tools!

GreatSchools.org offers a free, easy-to-use school boundary lookup tool that lets you:

• Enter any home’s address

• See which elementary, middle, and high schools serve that address

• View detailed boundary maps and catchment zones (when available)

• Access other helpful info like school types and grade levels served

This tool removes the guesswork from school district research and keeps you up to date with the latest boundary info — critical in a time of local changes.

How to Use GreatSchools.org to Check School Districts

1. Go to GreatSchools.org

2. Enter the home’s full address in the search bar

3. Review the assigned schools listed for that location

4. Explore boundary maps if available to understand exact zones

5. Use this info to focus your home search on the right neighborhoods

Need Local Help Navigating School District Changes in Hampton Roads

While GreatSchools.org is a fantastic resource, school boundaries can be complex and sometimes confusing. Knowing your school district is a critical step in buying a home today and with the local shifts happening in Hampton Roads, using tools like GreatSchools.org will keep you ahead of the curve in 2025 and is a great first step in understanding what school district you are in.

Best way to be certain:

• Use the official school district’s own boundary lookup tool (most have an online map or address search).

• Call the district’s enrollment office directly this is the gold-standard confirmation.