For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,576 students in 23661, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23661, VA are Armstrong Elementary School, Hunter B. Andrews and C. Alton Lindsay Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23661 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23661, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23661, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Matoaka Rd
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 727-1067
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 727-1067
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Hunter B. Andrews
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3120 Victoria Boulevard
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 268-3333
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 268-3333
Grades: PK-8
| 1,125 students
Rank: #33.
C. Alton Lindsay Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1636 Briarfield Rd
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 825-4560
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 825-4560
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #44.
A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
671 Bell St
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 727-1071
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 727-1071
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
23661, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
23 Semple Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 247-4050
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 247-4050
Grades: 3-8
| 81 students
Multi-disabled School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
700 Shell Rd
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 247-2050
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 247-2050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Claremont Ave
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 926-2555
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 926-2555
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23661, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23661, VA include Armstrong Elementary School, Hunter B. Andrews and C. Alton Lindsay Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23661?
4 public elementary schools are located in 23661.
What is the racial composition of students in 23661?
23661 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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