Public schools in Williamsburg, VA
21 open public schools with an address in Williamsburg, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
21
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,999
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Williamsburg public schools
The federal directory lists 21 public schools in Williamsburg, VA: 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,999 students, an average of 684 per school. The largest campus is Warhill High (1,277 students), and the largest elementary school is Stonehouse Elementary (838).
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools operates the most schools here (15), and 2 regular districts have at least one Williamsburg campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 14.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. 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 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 46% 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
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Public school district
15 schools in Williamsburg · 16 total
York County Public Schools
Public school district
4 schools in Williamsburg · 19 total
Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
State operated agency
1 school in Williamsburg · 23 total
Eastern St Hosp
State operated agency
1 school in Williamsburg
Elementary schools in Williamsburg
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Byrd Baker Elementary Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | PK–05 | 457 | 11:1 | |
| D.J. Montague Elementary Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | PK–05 | 515 | 13.4:1 | |
| J. Blaine Blayton Elementary Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | PK–05 | 481 | 10.7:1 | |
| James River Elementary Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | KG–05 | 449 | 11.8:1 | |
| Laurel Lane Elementary Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | PK–05 | 526 | 12.2:1 | |
| Magruder Elementary York County Public Schools | KG–05 | 610 | 14.5:1 | |
| Matoaka Elementary Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | KG–05 | 595 | 14.7:1 | |
| Matthew Whaley Elementary Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | KG–05 | 485 | 14.2:1 | |
| Norge Elementary Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | PK–05 | 578 | 10.8:1 | |
| Stonehouse Elementary Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | KG–05 | 838 | 16:1 | |
| Waller Mill Elementary York County Public Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 445 | 14.4:1 |
Middle schools in Williamsburg
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Middle Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | 06–08 | 666 | 14.6:1 | |
| James Blair Middle Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | 06–08 | 505 | 13.3:1 | |
| Lois Hornsby Middle Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | 06–08 | 805 | 14.6:1 | |
| Queens Lake Middle York County Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 554 | 13.3:1 |
High schools in Williamsburg
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruton High York County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 723 | 12.6:1 | |
| Jamestown High Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,243 | 17.2:1 | |
| Lafayette High Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,247 | 16.9:1 | |
| Warhill High Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,277 | 15.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Williamsburg
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg Eastern St Hosp · Special Education School | PK–12 | — | — | |
| Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Home Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.3%
- Hispanic17.1%
- Black18.6%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Williamsburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,999 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Williamsburg
How many public schools are in Williamsburg, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 21 open public schools with a location address in Williamsburg: 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 12,999 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 4 education agencies, led by Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (15 schools), York County Public Schools (4 schools), Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms (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?
Warhill High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Williamsburg, with 1,277 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 Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Williamsburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Williamsburg public schools is 14.2:1, similar to the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. 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 Virginia cities