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.
Public Schools in York County School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in York County School District are Dare Elementary School, Mount Vernon Elementary School and Tabb 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
District Rank
York County School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 135 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
59%
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72
# American Indian Students
27 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
773 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
6%
8%
# Hispanic Students
1,681 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
19%
# Black Students
1,752 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
14%
22%
# White Students
7,007 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
55%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
40 Students
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,446 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
710
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
787
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
978
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
942
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,073
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
985
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,049
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,066
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
988
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,052
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,082
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,036
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
978
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
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.
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 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dare Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Dare Rd
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0324
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0324
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Mt Vernon Dr
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0480
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0480
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Tabb Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3711 Big Bethel Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0372
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0372
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #44.
Waller Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
314 Waller Mill Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4060
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4060
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #55.
Coventry Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Owen Davis Blvd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0403
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0403
Grades: K-5
| 622 students
Rank: #66.
Tabb Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Yorktown Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0320
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0320
Grades: 6-8
| 971 students
Rank: #77.
Grafton Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
410 Lakeside Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0350
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0350
Grades: K-5
| 604 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 572 students
Rank: #99.
Tabb High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4431 Big Bethel Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-7400
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,130 students
Rank: #1010.
Grafton High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
403 Grafton Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0530
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,229 students
Rank: #1111.
Grafton Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Grafton Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0525
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0525
Grades: 6-8
| 913 students
Rank: #1212.
Seaford Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 Seaford Rd
Seaford, VA 23696
(757) 898-0352
Seaford, VA 23696
(757) 898-0352
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1313.
York High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 Geo Wash Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0354
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0354
Grades: 9-12
| 983 students
Rank: #1414.
Bruton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 East Rochambeau Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-4050
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 735 students
Rank: #1515.
Queens Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
124 W Queens Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #1616.
Yorktown Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11201 Geo Wash Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0360
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0360
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #1717.
Magruder Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Penniman Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4067
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4067
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #1818.
Yorktown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 Siege Ln
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0358
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0358
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #1919.
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
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 #4 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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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