For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,171 students in 23185, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23185, VA are Waller Mill Elementary School, Queens Lake Middle School and Magruder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23185 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23185, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23185, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waller Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
314 Waller Mill Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4060
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4060
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Queens Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 W Queens Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Magruder Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Penniman Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4067
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4067
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Berkeley Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1118 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-8051
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-8051
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 221-0949
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 221-0949
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Matthew Whaley Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Scotland St
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-1931
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-1931
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
James Blair Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 603-6400
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 603-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
James River Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8901 Pocahontas Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 887-1768
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 887-1768
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 23185, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23185, VA include Waller Mill Elementary School, Queens Lake Middle School and Magruder Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23185?
8 public elementary schools are located in 23185.
What is the racial composition of students in 23185?
23185 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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