For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,305 students in 23692, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 23692 have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23692, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23692, VA Public Elementary 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.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 23692, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23692, VA include Dare Elementary School, Grafton Bethel Elementary School and Grafton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23692?
5 public elementary schools are located in 23692.
What is the racial composition of students in 23692?
23692 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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