For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,413 students in Yorktown, VA. The top ranked public high schools in Yorktown, VA are Tabb High School, York High School and Grafton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yorktown, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Yorktown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Yorktown, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tabb High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Yorktown, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tabb High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4431 Big Bethel Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-7400
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,130 student Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
York High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9300 Geo Wash Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0354
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0354
Gr: 9-12 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Grafton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 Grafton Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0530
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,229 student Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
York River Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Yorktown, Virginia ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Three Rivers Pilot Projectyork Co (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
C/o York Co ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schls
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Yorktown, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Yorktown, VA include Tabb High School, York High School and Grafton High School. Yorktown has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Yorktown?
4 public high schools are located in Yorktown.
What is the racial composition of students in Yorktown?
Yorktown public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Yorktown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Yorktown include: Grafton High School vs. Tabb High School, Tabb High School vs. Grafton High School, York High School vs. Grafton High School
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