For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,005 students in the neighborhood of Buckroe Beach, Hampton, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Buckroe Beach are Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School and Mary T. Christian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Buckroe Beach, Hampton, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Buckroe Beach, Hampton, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1819 Nickerson Blvd
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-7900
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Mary T. Christian Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2009 Andrews Blvd
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-5092
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-5092
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Buckroe Beach, Hampton, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Buckroe Beach, Hampton, VA include Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School and Mary T. Christian Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Buckroe Beach, Hampton?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Buckroe Beach, Hampton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Buckroe Beach, Hampton?
the neighborhood of Buckroe Beach, Hampton public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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