Top 10 Best York County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 10,401 students in York County, VA (there are 7 private schools, serving 637 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in York County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%). York County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
The top ranked public schools in York County, VA are Dare Elementary School, Mt. Vernon Elementary School and Tabb Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in York County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best York County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dare Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Dare Rd
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0324
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
310 Mt Vernon Dr
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0480
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
Tabb Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3711 Big Bethel Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0372
Grades: K-5
| 635 students
Rank: #44.
Coventry Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Owen Davis Blvd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0403
Grades: K-5
| 662 students
Rank: #55.
Tabb Middle School
Math: 84% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Yorktown Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0320
Grades: 6-8
| 890 students
Rank: #66.
Grafton Bethel Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
410 Lakeside Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0350
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #77.
Bethel Manor Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1797 First St
Hampton, VA 23665
(757) 867-7439
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #88.
Tabb High School
Math: 75% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4431 Big Bethel Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,082 students
Rank: #99.
Grafton High School
Math: 74% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
403 Grafton Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,180 students
Rank: #1010.
Grafton Middle School
Math: 77% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
405 Grafton Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0525
Grades: 6-8
| 881 students
Rank: #1111.
Seaford Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1105 Seaford Rd
Seaford, VA 23696
(757) 898-0352
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #1212.
York High School
Math: 69% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9300 Geo Wash Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0354
Grades: 9-12
| 1,091 students
Rank: #1313.
Yorktown Middle School
Math: 66% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11201 Geo Wash Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0360
Grades: 6-8
| 641 students
Rank: #1414.
Yorktown Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 64% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
131 Siege Ln
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0358
Grades: K-5
| 580 students
Rank: #1515.
York River Academy
Charter School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in York County, VA

York County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
C/o York Co Public Schls
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in York County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in York County, VA include Dare Elementary School, Mt. Vernon Elementary School and Tabb Elementary School. York County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public schools are located in York County, VA?
15 public schools are located in York County, VA.
What percentage of students in York County, VA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in York County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in York County, VA?
York County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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