For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,559 students in 23692, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 100 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 23692, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23692, VA are Dare Elementary School, Grafton Bethel Elementary School and Grafton Middle 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 82% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), 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 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23692, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dare Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Dare Rd
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0324
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0324
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Grafton Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
410 Lakeside Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0350
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0350
Gr: K-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Grafton Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Grafton Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0525
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0525
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Yorktown Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11201 Geo Wash Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0360
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0360
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
York High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9300 Geo Wash Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0354
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0354
Gr: 9-12 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Yorktown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 Siege Ln
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0358
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0358
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Grafton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 Grafton Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0530
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
York River Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 Middle 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?
98% of all K-12 students in 23692 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23692?
23692 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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