Top Rankings
York County 51±¬ÁÏs 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 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,726 students in York County 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
51±¬ÁÏs in York County 51±¬ÁÏs 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 51±¬ÁÏs 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 51±¬ÁÏs 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
2,139 Schools
# Students
12,726 Students
1,257,026 Students
# Teachers
2,289 Teachers
92,134 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
York County 51±¬ÁÏs, 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.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 132 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
59%
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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 $15,509. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,127 is less than the state median of $15,264. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$167 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,964
$15,509
Spending / Student
$13,127
$15,264
Best York County 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Waller Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
314 Waller Mill Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4060
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:
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Queens Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 W Queens Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
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:
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Magruder Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Penniman Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4067
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:
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: #1616.
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%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Bruton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 East Rochambeau Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-4050
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:
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to York County 51±¬ÁÏs?
York County 51±¬ÁÏs manages 19 public schools serving 12,726 students.
What is the rank of York County 51±¬ÁÏs?
York County 51±¬ÁÏs 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 51±¬ÁÏs?
55% of York County 51±¬ÁÏs 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 51±¬ÁÏs?
York County 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is York County 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,127 is less than the state median of $15,264. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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