For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 6,998 students in York County, VA. The top ranked public elementary schools in York County, VA are Tabb Elementary School, Mount Vernon Elementary School and Coventry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in York County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in York County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tabb Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3711 Big Bethel Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0372
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0372
Gr: K-5 | 653 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Mt Vernon Dr
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0480
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0480
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Coventry Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Owen Davis Blvd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0403
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0403
Gr: K-5 | 622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Tabb Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Yorktown Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0320
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0320
Gr: 6-8 | 971 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Dare Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Dare Rd
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0324
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0324
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Grafton Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
410 Lakeside Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0350
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0350
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Bethel Manor Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1797 First St
Hampton, VA 23665
(757) 867-7439
Hampton, VA 23665
(757) 867-7439
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Seaford Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1105 Seaford Rd
Seaford, VA 23696
(757) 898-0352
Seaford, VA 23696
(757) 898-0352
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Grafton Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Grafton Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0525
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0525
Gr: 6-8 | 913 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Yorktown Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11201 Geo Wash Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0360
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0360
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Yorktown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 Siege Ln
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0358
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0358
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
York County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Three Rivers Pilot Projectyork Co (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
C/o York Co Public Schls
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in York County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in York County, VA include Tabb Elementary School, Mount Vernon Elementary School and Coventry Elementary School. York County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public elementary schools are located in York County?
11 public elementary schools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in York County include: Grafton Middle School vs. Tabb Middle School, Tabb Middle School vs. Grafton Middle School, Mount Vernon Elementary School vs. Tabb Elementary School
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