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Best 23666 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,549 students in 23666, VA (there are 7 private schools, serving 825 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 23666, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23666, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 23666 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23666, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23666, VA Public Schools (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.
Bethel High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1067 Big Bethel Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Cesar Tarrant Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1435 Todds Ln
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4520
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Concord Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4634
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Thomas Eaton Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2108 Cunningham Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4540
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Paul Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Tidemill Ln
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4642
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
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
Greater Peninsula Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
520 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 766-1100
Rank: n/an/a
Hampton City Public Schools Gov Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
1067 Big Bethel Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Rank: n/an/a
Hampton Public Schools Architecture & Applied Arts Governor'
Vocational School
One Franklin Street, 522 Woodl
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 850-5000
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizons Butler Farm Campus
Vocational School
520 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 766-1100
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizons Governor's School
Magnet School
520 Butler Farm Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 766-1100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 23666, VA?
How many public schools are located in 23666?
16 public schools are located in 23666.
What percentage of students in 23666 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 23666 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23666?
23666 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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