For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,085 students in 23669, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 423 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 23669, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23669, VA are Kecoughtan High School, Barron Elementary School and Phillips Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23669 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23669, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23669, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kecoughtan High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
522 Woodland Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5000
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,517 students
Rank: #22.
Barron Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Fox Hill Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5100
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Lemaster Ave
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5079
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5079
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #44.
Hampton High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1491 W Queen St
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4430
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,240 students
Rank: #55.
Samuel P. Langley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16 Rockwell Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5105
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5105
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #66.
Benjamin Syms Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Fox Hill Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5050
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Rank: #77.
Albert W. Patrick Iii Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 Apollo Dr
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5096
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5096
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #88.
Captain John Smith Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
379 Woodland Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5088
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5088
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #99.
Mary S. Peake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
57 Salina St
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1075
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1075
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
1646 Briarfield Road
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1327
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1327
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23669, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
339 Woodland Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5032
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5032
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Hamptonnewport News Less Secure Detention Home (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4315 Kecoughtan Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 723-8248
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 723-8248
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mary Peake Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1306 Thomas St
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1247
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1247
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1646 Briarfield Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4637
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4637
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23669, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23669, VA include Kecoughtan High School, Barron Elementary School and Phillips Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23669?
10 public schools are located in 23669.
What percentage of students in 23669 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 23669 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23669?
23669 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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