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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Williamsburg Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 12,999 students in Williamsburg, VA (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,559 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Williamsburg, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Williamsburg, VA are Jamestown High School, Waller Mill Elementary School and Warhill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamsburg, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Williamsburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Williamsburg, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamestown High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3751 John Tyler Hwy
Williamsburg, VA 23135
(757) 259-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Warhill High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4615 Opportunity Way
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-4615
Gr: 9-12 | 1,277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4460 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-0373
Gr: 9-12 | 1,247 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
Bruton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
185 East Rochambeau Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9300 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 887-0225
Rank: #2020.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg
Special Education School
4601 Ironbound Rd B11
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 253-4250
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Williamsburg, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Williamsburg, VA include Jamestown High School, Waller Mill Elementary School and Warhill High School.
How many public schools are located in Williamsburg?
21 public schools are located in Williamsburg.
What percentage of students in Williamsburg go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Williamsburg are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsburg?
Williamsburg public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Williamsburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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