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Best James City County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 9,212 students in James City County, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in James City County, VA are Waller Mill Elementary School, Queens Lake Middle School and Stonehouse Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
James City County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in James City County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in James City County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waller Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
314 Waller Mill Rd
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
124 W Queens Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Stonehouse Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3651 Rochambeau Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 566-4300
Gr: K-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Lois Hornsby Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
850 Jolly Pond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Matoaka Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4001 Brick Bat Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-4001
Gr: K-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Magruder Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Penniman Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4067
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Jolly Pond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9300
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
D.j. Montague Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5380 Centerville Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 258-3022
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Berkeley Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1118 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-8051
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Toano Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7817 Richmond Road
Toano, VA 23168
(757) 566-4251
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3131 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 221-0949
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Laurel Lane Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Laurel Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 229-7597
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Matthew Whaley Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Scotland St
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-1931
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Norge Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7311 Richmond Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-3372
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
James Blair Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 603-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
James River Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8901 Pocahontas Trail
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 James City County, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in James City County, VA include Waller Mill Elementary School, Queens Lake Middle School and Stonehouse Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in James City County?
16 public elementary schools are located in James City County.
What is the racial composition of students in James City County?
James City County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in James City County are often viewed compared to one another?

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