For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 71 students in York County, VA. The top ranked public charter school in York County, VA is York River Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, VA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public charter school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 80% statewide average). Charter schools in York County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in York County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
York River Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
York County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in York County, VA?
The top ranked public charter schools in York County, VA include York River Academy. York County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public charter schools are located in York County?
1 public charter schools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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