For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,085 students in 23669, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 423 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 23669, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23669, VA are Samuel P. Langley Elementary School, Barron Elementary School and Hampton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23669 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23669, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23669, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Samuel P. Langley Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16 Rockwell Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5105
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5105
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Barron Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Fox Hill Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5100
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Hampton High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1491 W Queen St
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4430
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,240 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Kecoughtan High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 Woodland Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5000
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,517 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
703 Lemaster Ave
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5079
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5079
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Benjamin Syms Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 Fox Hill Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5050
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Albert W. Patrick Iii Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Apollo Dr
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5096
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5096
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Captain John Smith Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
379 Woodland Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5088
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5088
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Mary S. Peake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
57 Salina St
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1075
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1075
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
1646 Briarfield Road
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1327
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1327
23669, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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Alternative School
4315 Kecoughtan Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 723-8248
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 723-8248
1646 Briarfield Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4637
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4637
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23669, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23669, VA include Samuel P. Langley Elementary School, Barron Elementary School and Hampton High School.
How many public schools are located in 23669?
10 public schools are located in 23669.
What percentage of students in 23669 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 23669 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23669?
23669 public schools minority enrollment is 72% 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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