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Best Hampton Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 8,893 students in Hampton, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hampton, VA are William Mason Cooper Elementary School, Mary W. Jackson Elementary School and George P. Phenix Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampton, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Hampton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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 Hampton, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Mason Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Marcella Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4645
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Mary W. Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
113 Wellington Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
George P. Phenix Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1061 Big Bethel Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 268-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 1,438 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Samuel P. Langley Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16 Rockwell Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5105
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Barron Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45 Fox Hill Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
703 Lemaster Ave
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5079
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Francis Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Beach Rd
Hampton, VA 23664
(757) 850-5075
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Hunter B. Andrews
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3120 Victoria Boulevard
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 268-3333
Gr: PK-8 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Albert W. Patrick Iii Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Apollo Dr
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5096
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1406 Todds Ln
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4627
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Luther W. Machen Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Sacramento Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 727-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mary T. Christian Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2009 Andrews Blvd
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-5092
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
671 Bell St
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 727-1071
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Mary S. Peake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
57 Salina St
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1075
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1424 Aberdeen Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4624
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Moton Early Childhood Center
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 Hampton, VA?
How many public preschools are located in Hampton?
18 public preschools are located in Hampton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton?
Hampton public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Hampton are often viewed compared to one another?

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