For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,672 students in 23666, VA (there are , serving 889 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 23666, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23666, VA are Mary W. Jackson Elementary School, Bethel High School and William Mason Cooper 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 60% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23666, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23666, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary W. Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
113 Wellington Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4641
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4641
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Bethel High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1067 Big Bethel Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,802 students
Rank: #33.
William Mason Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Marcella Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4645
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4645
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
George P. Phenix Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1061 Big Bethel Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 268-3500
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 268-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 1,559 students
Rank: #55.
Cesar Tarrant Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1435 Todds Ln
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4520
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Concord Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4634
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4634
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Paul Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Tidemill Ln
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4642
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4642
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1406 Todds Ln
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4627
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4627
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Luther W. Machen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Sacramento Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 727-2900
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 727-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1010.
Thomas Eaton Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2108 Cunningham Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4540
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4540
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #1111.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1424 Aberdeen Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4624
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4624
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Peninsula Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
520 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 766-1100
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 766-1100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hampton City Public Schools Gov Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
1067 Big Bethel Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hampton Public Schools Architecture & Applied Arts Governor'
Vocational School
One Franklin Street, 522 Woodl
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 850-5000
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 850-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizons Butler Farm Campus
Vocational School
520 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 766-1100
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 766-1100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizons Governor's School
Magnet School
520 Butler Farm Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 766-1100
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 766-1100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23666, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1589 Wingfield Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4639
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4639
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
331 Big Bethel Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4638
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4638
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23666, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23666, VA include Mary W. Jackson Elementary School, Bethel High School and William Mason Cooper Elementary School.
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 89%).
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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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