York County Public Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 302 Dare Road in Yorktown, Virginia, York County Public Schools operates as a prominent public school system within the greater Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metropolitan region. Characterized by its large suburban setting, the fully operational district encompasses 19 individual schools providing a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It offers parents and students a stable, community-centered academic environment designed to serve the diverse learning needs of the surrounding suburban area.

According to federal data from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, York County Public Schools serves a total enrollment of 13,105 students across its primary and secondary grade levels. To support this sizable student population, the district maintains a robust workforce of nearly 3,937 full-time equivalent staff members. This staffing framework includes approximately 1,721 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 451 instructional aides, and over 1,760 dedicated support personnel, ensuring students benefit from well-resourced classrooms, individual learning support, and efficient operational infrastructure.
19
Total Schools
13,105
Total Students
1,720.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for York County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White7,022
Hispanic1,812
Black1,857
Asian790
Two or More1,564
American Indian23
Pacific Islander37
  • White
    7,022 (53.6%)
  • Black
    1,857 (14.2%)
  • Hispanic
    1,812 (13.8%)
  • Two or More
    1,564 (11.9%)
  • Asian
    790 (6.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    37 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    23 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in York County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary10
Middle4
High5
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:19
Students:13,105*
Teachers (FTE):1,720.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.6
Schools in York County Public Schools
Found 19 Schools