Summary:
Zip code 23696 is home to 1 elementary school, Seaford Elementary, which serves grades K–5 with 552 students in Seaford, Virginia, and is part of York County Public Schools, a district ranked 6th out of 131 in Virginia. As the only elementary school in the zip code, Seaford Elementary is the clear standout and is ranked 59th out of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools for the 2025–2026 school year (95th percentile, 5 stars), following rankings of 55th in 2024–2025 and 27th in 2023–2024, demonstrating sustained top-tier standing.
Seaford Elementary's SOL proficiency rates are well above both district and state averages in every subject and grade tested. In 2025–2026, 3rd grade math proficiency reached 94.2% versus the district's 88.4% and the state's 74.0%, while 3rd grade English Reading hit 95.7% versus the state's 67.6% — a 28.1 percentage-point advantage. Across all 8 SOL tests, the school averaged approximately 91% proficiency in both 2024–2025 and 2025–2026, showing remarkable consistency. Even the school's lowest score, 5th grade Science at 85.7%, remains far above the state average of 68.8%. Seaford surpasses its already high-performing district in nearly every subject and grade.
Seaford Elementary also excels in attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 7.9%, nearly half the state rate of 14.8%. More than a third of students (35.7%) qualify for free/reduced lunch, yet academic outcomes remain outstanding. The school operates with a 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and per-student spending of $11,211. The statewide rank dip from 27th to 59th does not reflect lower achievement, as test scores stayed flat or improved slightly, indicating increased competition across Virginia rather than any decline in performance. For families in zip code 23696, Seaford Elementary represents an exceptionally strong elementary school option.
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