For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 855 students in King And Queen County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 225 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in King And Queen County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in King And Queen County, VA are Central High School, King & Queen Elementary School and Lawson-marriott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
King And Queen County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in King And Queen County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in King And Queen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17024 The Trail
King And Queen Court House, VA 23085
(804) 785-6102
King And Queen Court House, VA 23085
(804) 785-6102
Grades: 7-12
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
King & Queen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24667 The Trail
Mattaponi, VA 23110
(804) 785-5830
Mattaponi, VA 23110
(804) 785-5830
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Lawson-marriott Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1599 Newtown Rd
Saint Stephens Church, VA 23148
(804) 769-3116
Saint Stephens Church, VA 23148
(804) 769-3116
Grades: PK-6
| 303 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in King And Queen County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in King And Queen County, VA include Central High School, King & Queen Elementary School and Lawson-marriott Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in King And Queen County?
3 public schools are located in King And Queen County.
What percentage of students in King And Queen County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in King And Queen County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in King And Queen County?
King And Queen County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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