Public schools in Williamsburg, KY
10 open public schools with an address in Williamsburg, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,095
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Williamsburg public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Williamsburg, KY: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,095 students, an average of 410 per school. The largest campus is Whitley County High School (919 students), and the largest elementary school is Whitley Central Intermediate School (456).
Whitley County operates the most schools here (9), and 2 regular districts have at least one Williamsburg campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 76% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Williamsburg
Elementary schools in Williamsburg
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Elementary School Whitley County | PK–06 | 206 | 13.2:1 | |
| Pleasant View Elementary School Whitley County | PK–06 | 229 | 13.2:1 | |
| Whitley Central Intermediate School Whitley County | 03–06 | 456 | 15.2:1 | |
| Whitley County Central Primary School Whitley County | PK–02 | 413 | 14.2:1 | |
| Whitley County East Elementary School Whitley County | PK–06 | 268 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Williamsburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley County Middle School Whitley County | 07–08 | 547 | 14:1 |
High schools in Williamsburg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Academy Whitley County · Virtual · Alternative School | 07–12 | 172 | 172:1 | |
| Whitley County Alternative School Whitley County · Alternative School | 07–12 | 52 | 10.4:1 | |
| Whitley County High School Whitley County | 09–12 | 919 | 13.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Williamsburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg City School Williamsburg Independent | PK–12 | 833 | 12.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.8%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Williamsburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,095 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Williamsburg
How many public schools are in Williamsburg, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Williamsburg: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,095 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Williamsburg?
Schools with an address in Williamsburg belong to 2 education agencies, led by Whitley County (9 schools), Williamsburg Independent (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Williamsburg?
Whitley County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Williamsburg, with 919 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Williamsburg?
No school with an address in Williamsburg is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Williamsburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Williamsburg public schools is 13.5:1, lower than the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Williamsburg guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities