Best Phoebus Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 898 students in the neighborhood of Phoebus, Hampton, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Phoebus are Jane H. Bryan Elementary School and Captain John Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Phoebus, Hampton, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Phoebus, Hampton, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jane H. Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1021 N Mallory St
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 727-1056
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Captain John Smith Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
379 Woodland Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5088
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
339 Old Buckroe Rd
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 727-1061
Gr: PK | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Phoebus, Hampton, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Phoebus, Hampton, VA include Jane H. Bryan Elementary School and Captain John Smith Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Phoebus, Hampton?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Phoebus, Hampton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Phoebus, Hampton?
the neighborhood of Phoebus, Hampton public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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