For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,576 students in 23661, VA (there are , serving 4 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 23661, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23661, VA are Armstrong Elementary School, Hunter B. Andrews and A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23661 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23661, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23661, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3401 Matoaka Rd
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 727-1067
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 727-1067
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Hunter B. Andrews
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3120 Victoria Boulevard
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 268-3333
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 268-3333
Gr: PK-8 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
671 Bell St
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 727-1071
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 727-1071
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
C. Alton Lindsay Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1636 Briarfield Rd
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 825-4560
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 825-4560
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
23661, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
23 Semple Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 247-4050
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 247-4050
Gr: 3-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Multi-disabled School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
700 Shell Rd
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 247-2050
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 247-2050
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23661, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23661, VA include Armstrong Elementary School, Hunter B. Andrews and A.w.e. Bassette Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23661?
4 public schools are located in 23661.
What percentage of students in 23661 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 23661 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23661?
23661 public schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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