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 (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
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14:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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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