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Mount Vernon Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

83^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Mount Vernon Elementary is a top-rated PK–5 public school in Yorktown, VA, serving 573 students as part of the York County Public Schools district—one of the highest-ranked districts in Virginia. The school has earned a 5-star rating every year on record and currently ranks in the 93rd percentile statewide, placing it among the best elementary schools in the commonwealth.

Academically, Mount Vernon students perform well above Virginia state averages on every SOL assessment. In 2025–2026, 5th grade math proficiency reached 91.8% (compared to 72.4% statewide), and 4th grade reading hit 94.7% (versus 73.7% statewide). The school also stands out for its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.2%—far better than the 10.1% district rate and 14.8% state average. This attendance advantage sets it apart from nearby schools like Seaford Elementary and Tabb Elementary, and the contrast with schools just a few miles away in Newport News City Public Schools is dramatic—Joseph H. Saunders Elementary, only 3.1 miles away, ranks in the 9th percentile. Mount Vernon is particularly effective for historically underserved students: Hispanic students have ranked in the 99th percentile statewide, African American students in the 96th percentile, and military-connected students in the 86th–90th percentile in recent years.

With a favorable 15:1 student-teacher ratio and a free/reduced lunch rate that has dropped from 36% to 25% in three years, the school serves an increasingly diverse economic mix while maintaining strong outcomes for all groups. The main area to watch is a recent dip in statewide rank—from 33rd to 83rd—and a decline in outcomes for students with disabilities, which merit attention. Still, Mount Vernon remains a clear academic outlier in its geographic area and an excellent choice for families, especially those connected to nearby Langley Air Force Base.

573

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,804

Per pupil spending ?

25%

Free/discounted lunch ?

310 Mt Vernon Dr
Yorktown, VA 23693

(757) 898-0480

District: York County Public Schools

Students who attend Mount Vernon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Tabb Middle
High:	Tabb High

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.4%

Asian:

12.4%

Two or more races:

10.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (90% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Virginia elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school90%

District avg86%

Virginia avg72%

83^rd of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 10Elementary Schools in the York County Public Schools

6^th of 131York County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	87.6	83 of 1111	92.5%	★★★★★
2025	90.1	49 of 1110	95.6%	★★★★★
2024	91.1	33 of 1114	97.0%	★★★★★
2023	90.0	49 of 1114	95.6%	★★★★★
2022	89.3	68 of 1109	93.9%	★★★★★
2021	95.0	6 of 1103	99.5%	★★★★★
2019	85.8	67 of 1105	93.9%	★★★★★
2018	90.6	21 of 1097	98.1%	★★★★★
2017	90.4	23 of 1099	97.9%	★★★★★
2016	84.7	77 of 1096	93.0%	★★★★★
2015	85.9	54 of 1100	95.1%	★★★★★
2014	83.7	104 of 1110	90.6%	★★★★★
2013	87.9	46 of 1120	95.9%	★★★★★
2012	82.3	99 of 1117	91.1%	★★★★★
2011	77.0	175 of 1117	84.3%	★★★★☆
2010	85.0	28 of 1113	97.5%	★★★★★
2009	71.9	248 of 1082	77.1%	★★★★☆
2008	77.0	157 of 1081	85.5%	★★★★☆
2007	81.0	110 of 1083	89.8%	★★★★☆
2006	74.8	194 of 1071	81.9%	★★★★☆
2005	83.2	84 of 1062	92.1%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	90.0	22 of 579	96.2%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	57.7	123 of 246	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.4	123 of 249	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.8	120 of 238	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	81.3	16 of 230	93.0%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	48.1	262 of 420	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	71.2	70 of 355	80.3%	★★★★☆
2023	70.6	74 of 324	77.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	89.7	38 of 1100	96.5%	★★★★★
2025	90.4	31 of 1096	97.2%	★★★★★
2024	90.0	28 of 1098	97.4%	★★★★★
2023	85.4	97 of 1100	91.2%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	96.3	5 of 580	99.1%	★★★★★
2023	95.6	8 of 564	98.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	76.9	148 of 1040	85.8%	★★★★☆
2025	83.6	99 of 1046	90.5%	★★★★★
2024	79.5	136 of 1036	86.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	82.2	142 of 1099	87.1%	★★★★☆
2025	87.7	70 of 1093	93.6%	★★★★★
2024	89.9	42 of 1101	96.2%	★★★★★
2023	91.1	27 of 1093	97.5%	★★★★★

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	75.7	29 of 206	85.9%	★★★★☆
2025	72.6	40 of 192	79.2%	★★★★☆
2024	77.6	20 of 195	89.7%	★★★★★
2023	72.9	32 of 182	82.4%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	63.6	121 of 306	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	83.6	31 of 271	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	91.6	5 of 247	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	84.6	26 of 245	89.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	80.3	115 of 974	88.2%	★★★★☆
2025	87.1	34 of 973	96.5%	★★★★★
2024	85.5	48 of 979	95.1%	★★★★★
2023	83.2	76 of 984	92.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2024)99th percentile~ school

Female (2026)97th percentile+4 vs school

African American (2025)96th percentile~ school

White (2026)88th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)87th percentile-5 vs school

Military Connected (2026)86th percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)86th percentile-7 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)60th percentile-32 vs school

Asian (2026)50th percentile-43 vs school

Disabled (2026)38th percentile-55 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Reading90%+19 vs state

Science90%+21 vs state

VA Studies89%+19 vs state

Mathematics89%+16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL VA Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mount Vernon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	310 Mt Vernon Dr	Yorktown	23693	York County	York County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 898-0480	573	38	15.0	25.0%	352 (61.4%)	38 (6.6%)	53 (9.2%)	71 (12.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (10.1%)	87.6	83^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	92.5%		90.1	49^th of 1110 public elementary schools	95.6%	34	86.5	88.5	91.8	89.8	85.7	94.7	89.8	89.1	$9,804	$308	$9,496
Grafton Bethel Elementary	Public	K-5	410 Lakeside Dr	Grafton	23692	York County	York County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 898-0350	653	40	16.3	34.9%	382 (58.5%)	62 (9.5%)	78 (11.9%)	41 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	89 (13.6%)	79	216^th of 1111 public elementary schools	80.6%		82.1	180^th of 1110 public elementary schools	83.8%	36	80.6	89.5	84.0	83.0	80.4	87.3	84.0	82.1	$9,971	$342	$9,629
Tabb Elementary	Public	K-5	3711 Big Bethel Rd	Yorktown	23693	York County	York County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 898-0372	707	43	16.4	28.9%	357 (50.5%)	94 (13.3%)	111 (15.7%)	48 (6.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (13.4%)	88.7	61^st of 1111 public elementary schools	94.5%		89.4	59^th of 1110 public elementary schools	94.7%	2	94.3	91.3	93.5	89.4	87.0	89.8	93.5	84.3	$8,227	$159	$8,068
Coventry Elementary	Public	K-5	200 Owen Davis Blvd	Yorktown	23693	York County	York County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 898-0403	630	41	15.3	34.8%	285 (45.2%)	90 (14.3%)	68 (10.8%)	110 (17.5%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	71 (11.3%)	82.1	171^st of 1111 public elementary schools	84.6%		78.1	246^th of 1110 public elementary schools	77.8%	75	90.7	83.9	89.5	83.8	83.3	85.4	91.4	80.8	$8,867	$519	$8,348
Dare Elementary	Public	K-5	300 Dare Rd	Yorktown	23692	York County	York County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 898-0324	399	28	14.2	37.8%	249 (62.4%)	40 (10.0%)	48 (12.0%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (13.3%)	82.6	163^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	85.3%		83.9	146^th of 1110 public elementary schools	86.8%	17	92.4	89.0	84.9	77.3	86.6	90.1	83.3	84.6	$12,026	$649	$11,377
Kiln Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1501 Kiln Creek Pkwy	Newport News	23602	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 886-7961	553	26	21.2	102.7%	90 (16.3%)	308 (55.7%)	89 (16.1%)	13 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (9.0%)	32.4	817^th of 1111 public elementary schools	26.5%		38.3	736^th of 1110 public elementary schools	33.7%	81	71.1	58.8	70.6	63.2	60.2	63.9	64.7	61.9	$10,588	$1,047	$9,541
L.F. Palmer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Palmer Lane	Newport News	23602	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 881-5000	465	26	17.8	98.3%	31 (6.7%)	190 (40.9%)	202 (43.4%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.3%)	39.6	739^th of 1111 public elementary schools	33.5%		22.4	897^th of 1110 public elementary schools	19.2%	158	73.5	59.3	69.2	69.2	59.3	62.6	70.1	73.6	$8,954	$152	$8,802
Bethel Manor Elementary	Public	K-5	1797 First St	Langley AFB	23665	York County	York County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 867-7439	631	41	15.3	45.5%	273 (43.3%)	113 (17.9%)	160 (25.4%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	75 (11.9%)	86.5	98^th of 1111 public elementary schools	91.2%		84.7	130^th of 1110 public elementary schools	88.3%	32	84.9	91.5	88.5	84.6	82.8	93.7	89.7	93.6	$9,255	$1,057	$8,197
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	853 Harpersville Rd	Newport News	23601	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 591-4781	660	35	18.8	100.9%	97 (14.7%)	319 (48.3%)	185 (28.0%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.4%)	12.2	1009^th of 1111 public elementary schools	9.2%		12.2	1007^th of 1110 public elementary schools	9.3%	2	63.4	49.6	48.5	46.6	45.5	55.9	45.2	59.5	$8,526	$641	$7,885
Seaford Elementary	Public	K-5	1105 Seaford Rd	Seaford	23696	York County	York County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 898-0352	552	31	17.8	35.7%	350 (63.4%)	53 (9.6%)	52 (9.4%)	18 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (14.1%)	88.9	59^th of 1111 public elementary schools	94.7%		89.6	55^th of 1110 public elementary schools	95.0%	4	94.2	91.1	90.5	85.7	95.7	94.1	89.5	88.1	$11,211	$465	$10,746

Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon Elementary

Is Mount Vernon Elementary a good school?

Yes. Mount Vernon Elementary ranks in the top 7.5% of Virginia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Mount Vernon Elementary?

Students at Mount Vernon Elementary are 61% White, 12% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 7% African American.

What schools do graduates of Mount Vernon Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mount Vernon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tabb Middle
High : Tabb High

What district is Mount Vernon Elementary in?

York County Public Schools

How many students attend Mount Vernon Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 573 students attended Mount Vernon Elementary.

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