For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,055 students in Poquoson, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 47 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Poquoson, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Poquoson, VA are Poquoson Elementary School, Poquoson Middle School and Poquoson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poquoson, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Poquoson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Poquoson, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poquoson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1033 Poquoson Ave
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-6921
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-6921
Grades: 3-5
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Poquoson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
985 Poquoson Ave
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-6031
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-6031
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
Rank: #33.
Poquoson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 Odd Rd
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-7123
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-7123
Grades: 9-12
| 690 students
Rank: n/an/a
Poquoson Primary
Magnet School
19 Odd Rd
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-4403
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-4403
Grades: PK-2
| 470 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Poquoson, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Poquoson, VA include Poquoson Elementary School, Poquoson Middle School and Poquoson High School.
How many public schools are located in Poquoson?
4 public schools are located in Poquoson.
What percentage of students in Poquoson go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Poquoson are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Poquoson?
Poquoson public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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