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York County School District

302 Dare Rd
Yorktown, VA 23692-2795
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

York County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,726 students in York County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in York County School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in York County School District 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 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
12,726 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
2,289 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

York County School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#3 out of 132 school districts
(Top 5%)
85%
68%
(20-21)
87%
69%
(20-21)
75%
59%
95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
13%
19%
% Black
14%
22%
% White
55%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,964 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,127 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$167 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,964
$15,502
Spending / Student
$13,127
$15,257

Best York County School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tabb Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3711 Big Bethel Rd
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
310 Mt Vernon Dr
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Owen Davis Blvd
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Yorktown Rd
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Dare Rd
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0324
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Grafton Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
410 Lakeside Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0350
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Waller Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
314 Waller Mill Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4060
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Bethel Manor Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1797 First St
Hampton, VA 23665
(757) 867-7439
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Seaford Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1105 Seaford Rd
Seaford, VA 23696
(757) 898-0352
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Grafton Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
405 Grafton Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0525
Gr: 6-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Queens Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
124 W Queens Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Tabb High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4431 Big Bethel Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,130 student Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Yorktown Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11201 Geo Wash Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0360
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Magruder Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Penniman Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4067
Gr: K-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
York High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9300 Geo Wash Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0354
Gr: 9-12 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1616.
Yorktown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
131 Siege Ln
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0358
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Grafton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
403 Grafton Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,229 student Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1818.
Bruton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
185 East Rochambeau Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
York River Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to York County School District?
York County School District manages 19 public schools serving 12,726 students.
What is the rank of York County School District?
York County School District is ranked #3 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in York County School District?
55% of York County School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of York County School District?
York County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is York County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,127 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,726 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in VA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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