Mary T. Christian Elementary

John B. Cary Elementary School, located on Andrews Boulevard in Hampton, Virginia, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Hampton City Schools district. The school is named in honor of John B. Cary, a prominent 19th-century educator and Confederate officer who served as the superintendent of schools in Hampton following the Civil War. As a neighborhood institution, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to its student body, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social development within a structured classroom environment.

Like many schools in the Hampton area, John B. Cary Elementary prioritizes student engagement and community involvement, striving to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic growth and personal responsibility. The school offers various programs and resources tailored to meet the needs of a diverse student population, aiming to prepare children for success as they transition to middle school. Through its dedication to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) and its emphasis on character development, the school serves as a key educational anchor for the families residing in the Hampton neighborhood.