Eastern State Hospital is a psychiatric hospital in Williamsburg, Virginia. Built in 1773, it was the first public facility in the present-day United States constructed solely for the care and treatment of the mentally ill. The original building had burned but was reconstructed in 1985.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg offer ?
Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg part of?
Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg is part of Eastern St Hosp School District.
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