Best Elementary Schools in Hampton, VA

Summary:

The city of Hampton, Virginia is home to 20 elementary schools that are part of the Hampton City Public Schools district. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and provide education to a diverse student population in the Hampton area.

Several schools stand out as high-performing, including Mary W. Jackson Elementary, which ranks 61st out of over 1,100 elementary schools in Virginia and has exceptional test scores, with over 90% of students proficient in math, science, and reading. Armstrong Elementary and George P. Phenix Elementary also perform well, with strong academic results and 4- and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. However, the data reveals a wide gap in performance between the top-performing and lower-performing schools, suggesting factors beyond just funding and resources may be contributing to these disparities.

Overall, the elementary schools in Hampton serve a diverse student population, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic need. The data highlights the importance of strong school leadership, effective teaching practices, and a positive school culture in driving student success, even in high-poverty areas. By identifying the specific challenges faced by lower-performing schools and implementing targeted interventions, the Hampton City Public Schools district can work to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)		SOL Mathematics (2024)						SOL Science (2024)		SOL Earth Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)						SOL Civics and Economics (2024)	SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
A.W.E. Bassette Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	671 Bell St	Hampton	23661	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 727-1071	494	40	12.3	86.6%	39 (7.9%)	376 (76.1%)	20 (4.0%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.9%)	38.2	745^th of 1114 public elementary schools	33.1%		32.3	818^th of 1114 public elementary schools	26.6%	73				65.2	75.0	56.6				61.3			56.1	64.0	65.4					69.3	$8,330	$1,589	$6,741
Aberdeen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1424 Aberdeen Rd	Hampton	23666	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 825-4624	442	31	14.2	85.5%	32 (7.2%)	339 (76.7%)	28 (6.3%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.1%)	26.2	885^th of 1114 public elementary schools	20.6%		24.5	893^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	19.8%	8				53.1	54.7	62.9				65.3			44.7	62.7	73.5					36.8	$8,265	$1,242	$7,023
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary	Public	K-5	1406 Todds Ln	Hampton	23666	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 825-4627	540	34	15.8	84.8%	111 (20.6%)	317 (58.7%)	32 (5.9%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	69 (12.8%)	39.8	728^th of 1114 public elementary schools	34.6%		36.5	767^th of 1114 public elementary schools	31.1%	39				75.5	63.7	65.3				63.5			54.5	67.7	67.7					59.8	$8,165	$1,073	$7,092
Armstrong Elementary	Public	K-5	3401 Matoaka Rd	Hampton	23661	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 727-1067	297	17	17.4	85.5%	146 (49.2%)	93 (31.3%)	24 (8.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (11.1%)	80.2	215^th of 1114 public elementary schools	80.7%		82.8	159^th of 1114 public elementary schools	85.7%	56				97.6	81.8	77.1				81.3			90.2	88.9	75.0					88.9	$7,877	$279	$7,598
Barron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	45 Fox Hill Rd	Hampton	23669	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 850-5100	368	29	12.6	87.2%	149 (40.5%)	157 (42.7%)	18 (4.9%)	8 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (9.2%)	69.8	362^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	67.5%		64.4	415^th of 1114 public elementary schools	62.7%	53				83.9	82.8	66.1				77.1			75.8	83.3	72.1					83.1	$7,747	$289	$7,458
Albert W. Patrick III Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	160 Apollo Dr	Hampton	23669	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 850-5096	411	31	13.2	85.9%	113 (27.5%)	194 (47.2%)	47 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	55 (13.4%)	31.9	812^th of 1114 public elementary schools	27.1%		44.2	675^th of 1114 public elementary schools	39.4%	137				73.7	61.8	53.5				63.6			66.7	60.7	58.2					44.6	$8,417	$1,167	$7,250
Captain John Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	379 Woodland Rd	Hampton	23669	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 850-5088	393	28	14.0	82.2%	117 (29.8%)	189 (48.1%)	35 (8.9%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (11.5%)	30.9	826^th of 1114 public elementary schools	25.9%		33.4	810^th of 1114 public elementary schools	27.3%	16				63.5	76.7	52.6				61.7			50.8	65.1	50.0					67.4	$8,606	$1,520	$7,087
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary	Public	K-5	600 Concord Dr	Hampton	23666	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 825-4634	457	33	13.8	84.7%	80 (17.5%)	292 (63.9%)	20 (4.4%)	8 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	52 (11.4%)	43.1	691^st of 1114 public elementary schools	38.0%		36.4	769^th of 1114 public elementary schools	31.0%	78				73.5	67.1	65.3				69.3			61.2	70.4	66.2					55.6	$8,524	$1,115	$7,409
Francis Asbury Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	140 Beach Rd	Hampton	23664	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 850-5075	450	27	16.6	83.6%	234 (52.0%)	140 (31.1%)	14 (3.1%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (12.7%)	54.7	559^th of 1114 public elementary schools	49.8%		46.6	645^th of 1114 public elementary schools	42.1%	86				76.8	69.6	54.3				74.0			73.2	79.7	70.1					71.0	$7,435	$259	$7,175
Jane H. Bryan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1021 N Mallory St	Hampton	23663	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 727-1056	376	29	12.9	81.6%	63 (16.8%)	264 (70.2%)	14 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (8.8%)	43.2	690^th of 1114 public elementary schools	38.1%		54.2	557^th of 1114 public elementary schools	50.0%	133				59.1	69.5	77.3				74.7			54.6	63.3	70.4					59.3	$9,037	$1,683	$7,354
Mary T. Christian Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2009 Andrews Blvd	Hampton	23663	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 850-5092	273	24	11.3	83.2%	48 (17.6%)	169 (61.9%)	20 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.5%)	39.7	731^st of 1114 public elementary schools	34.4%		45.8	655^th of 1114 public elementary schools	41.2%	76				63.3	74.4	57.6				73.0			55.0	67.4	64.9					65.1	$9,100	$1,511	$7,589
Mary S. Peake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	57 Salina St	Hampton	23669	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 727-1075	402	31	12.9	85.3%	37 (9.2%)	277 (68.9%)	32 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	48 (11.9%)	44.4	674^th of 1114 public elementary schools	39.5%		41.9	702^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	37.0%	28				74.6	77.4	65.4				64.6			58.5	66.1	65.5					65.0	$8,701	$1,416	$7,286
Luther W. Machen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20 Sacramento Dr	Hampton	23666	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 727-2900	455	34	13.3	84.0%	58 (12.7%)	313 (68.8%)	24 (5.3%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	51 (11.2%)	42.1	702^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	37.0%		29.5	849^th of 1114 public elementary schools	23.8%	147				76.7	56.9	62.2				65.1			63.8	65.4	71.1					56.0	$8,852	$1,448	$7,404
Paul Burbank Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	40 Tidemill Ln	Hampton	23666	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 825-4642	443	32	13.8	86.7%	69 (15.6%)	294 (66.4%)	24 (5.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (11.7%)	36.3	769^th of 1114 public elementary schools	31.0%		18.2	951^st of 1114 public elementary schools	14.6%	182				58.9	75.0	54.2				58.7			60.3	71.7	64.9					63.8	$7,050	$318	$6,732
Phillips Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	703 Lemaster Ave	Hampton	23669	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 850-5079	417	27	15.4	83.9%	159 (38.1%)	175 (42.0%)	31 (7.4%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (11.3%)	61.9	466^th of 1114 public elementary schools	58.2%		51.2	599^th of 1114 public elementary schools	46.2%	133				73.6	73.4	84.5				81.0			66.0	70.4	82.5					70.4	$7,351	$289	$7,062
Samuel P. Langley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16 Rockwell Rd	Hampton	23669	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 850-5105	456	30	15.2	82.5%	175 (38.4%)	122 (26.8%)	84 (18.4%)	20 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (12.1%)	70.9	339^th of 1114 public elementary schools	69.6%		75.7	258^th of 1114 public elementary schools	76.8%	81				92.9	71.8	77.5				75.6			79.6	81.3	76.9					83.1	$8,220	$342	$7,878
Mary W. Jackson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	113 Wellington Dr	Hampton	23666	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 825-4641	309	23	13.4	111.7%	73 (23.6%)	176 (57.0%)	20 (6.5%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (11.7%)	88.6	61^st of 1114 public elementary schools	94.5%		66.1	397^th of 1114 public elementary schools	64.4%	336				93.9	92.1	91.4				85.7			90.9	86.8	85.7					92.1	$8,757	$339	$8,418
William Mason Cooper Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Marcella Rd	Hampton	23666	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 825-4645	386	27	14.2	88.9%	34 (8.8%)	285 (73.8%)	26 (6.7%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	32 (8.3%)	69.8	359^th of 1114 public elementary schools	67.8%		73	296^th of 1114 public elementary schools	73.4%	63				78.0	75.4	72.3				87.2			72.9	82.0	76.6					82.0	$7,292	$239	$7,054
Hunter B. Andrews	Public	PK, KG-8	3120 Victoria Boulevard	Hampton	23661	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 268-3333	1,131	82	13.7	81.1%	162 (14.3%)	786 (69.5%)	56 (5.0%)	12 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	112 (9.9%)	38	749^th of 1114 public elementary schools	32.8%		31.8	829^th of 1114 public elementary schools	25.6%	80	100.0	100.0	100.0	64.1	63.4	50.0	70.5	44.4	69.0	59.6	70.2	100.0	62.5	69.2	66.4	70.8	70.6	76.8	80.4	58.3	$7,316	$916	$6,399
George P. Phenix Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	1061 Big Bethel Road	Hampton	23666	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 268-3500	1,516	160	9.4	82.6%	292 (19.3%)	839 (55.3%)	140 (9.2%)	43 (2.8%)	6 (0.4%)	10 (0.7%)	186 (12.3%)	70.4	347^th of 1114 public elementary schools	68.9%		71.2	331^st of 1114 public elementary schools	70.3%	16	100.0	100.0	100.0	80.9	74.2	81.6	82.0	66.1	70.7	80.8	75.6	100.0	80.3	75.6	82.2	76.4	74.1	83.6	84.8	71.9	$6,381	$299	$6,081

Cities Near Hampton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Newport News	0.65 mi	49	340^th
Langley AFB	5.23 mi	1	9^th
Yorktown	6.04 mi	12	35^th
Poquoson	8.21 mi	4	12^th
Carrollton	8.63 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.