For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,440 students in 23692, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 164 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 23692, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23692, VA are Dare Elementary School, Grafton Bethel Elementary School and Grafton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23692 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23692, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23692, VA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dare Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Grafton Bethel Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 599 students
Rank: #33.
Grafton High School
Magnet 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
| 1,212 students
Rank: #44.
Grafton Middle School
Magnet 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
| 874 students
Rank: #55.
York High School
Magnet 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
| 1,050 students
Rank: #66.
Yorktown Middle School
Magnet 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
| 644 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 613 students
Rank: #88.
York River Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 68 students
23692, Virginia Public Schools (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 schools in 23692, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23692, VA include Dare Elementary School, Grafton Bethel Elementary School and Grafton High School.
How many public schools are located in 23692?
8 public schools are located in 23692.
What percentage of students in 23692 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 23692 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23692?
23692 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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