For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,171 students in 23185, VA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 23185 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23185, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23185, VA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
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
| 364 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
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Magruder Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 663 students
Rank: #44.
Berkeley Middle School
Magnet 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
| 652 students
Rank: #55.
Matthew Whaley Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 435 students
Rank: #66.
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 507 students
Rank: #77.
James Blair Middle School
Magnet 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
| 545 students
Rank: #88.
James River Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 431 students
23185, Virginia Public Schools (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 elementary schools in 23185, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23185, VA include Waller Mill Elementary School, Queens Lake Middle School and Magruder Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23185?
8 public elementary schools are located in 23185.
What is the racial composition of students in 23185?
23185 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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