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YCSD Earns Top Spot in Niche's 2026 Rankings

National education ranking and review site Niche.com has just released its 2026 School District rankings and YCSD has taken the top spot in the state! We also retained our rankings of #1 Best District and #1 District with Best Teachers in the Hampton Roads area for the third consecutive year. Nationally, Niche ranks YCSD at #211 of 10,394 districts nationwide - that's among the top 2% of all public school systems in the United States.

Niche's rankings combine user input with quantitative data to provide a comprehensive view of each school. Key factors include academics, teachers, resources, facilities, extracurriculars, and more.

We believe this recognition reflects the collective commitment of our dedicated staff, hard-working students, and supportive families.