For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,157 students in 23185, VA (there are , serving 596 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 23185, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 23185 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23185, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23185, VA 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waller Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
314 Waller Mill Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4060
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4060
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Queens Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
124 W Queens Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
Magruder Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Penniman Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4067
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4067
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #44.
Berkeley Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1118 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-8051
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-8051
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #55.
Matthew Whaley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Scotland St
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-1931
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-1931
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 221-0949
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 221-0949
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #77.
James Blair Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 603-6400
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 603-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #88.
Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9300 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 887-0225
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 887-0225
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
James River Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8901 Pocahontas Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 887-1768
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 887-1768
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
23185, Virginia 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
112 Laurel Ln
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-7597
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-7597
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23185, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23185, VA include Waller Mill Elementary School, Queens Lake Middle School and Magruder Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23185?
9 public schools are located in 23185.
What percentage of students in 23185 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 23185 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23185?
23185 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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