Best Schools in York County, VA
York County, VA has 36 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 19 elementary) serving 23,000 students. On average they score 82% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in York County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in York County, VA
The top high schools in York County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Poquoson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poquoson City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 690 Students
2. York High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students
3. Tabb High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1123 Students
4. Grafton High
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Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1212 Students
5. York River Academy
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Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
6. Bruton High
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Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students
7. Warhill High
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
8. Woodside High
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Projected Test Scores
Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
Best Middle Schools in York County, VA
The top middle schools in York County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tabb Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students
2. Poquoson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poquoson City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
3. Grafton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 874 Students
4. Queens Lake Middle
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Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
5. Yorktown Middle
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Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
6. Toano Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 678 Students
7. Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1060 Students
Best Elementary Schools in York County, VA
The top elementary schools in York County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Vernon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students
2. Tabb Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 644 Students
3. Seaford Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
4. Bethel Manor Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students
5. Waller Mill Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students
6. Dare Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students
7. Grafton Bethel Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 599 Students
8. Bethel Elementary
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Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students
9. Coventry Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 623 Students
10. Magruder Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 663 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in York County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
York County, VA has a total population of 70,045 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in York County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood York County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in York County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for York County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit York County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in York County, VA
How many schools are in York County, VA?
York County, VA has 36 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 23,000 students in total.
How do schools in York County perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in York County score 82% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in York County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in York County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in York County
2 places in York County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- York County Public Schools (19 schools)