For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 9,212 students in James City County, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in James City County, VA are Waller Mill Elementary School, Matoaka Elementary School and Stonehouse Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
James City County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in James City County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in James City County (2025)
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
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Matoaka Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Brick Bat Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-4001
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-4001
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
Stonehouse Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3651 Rochambeau Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 566-4300
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 566-4300
Grades: K-5
| 827 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 567 students
Rank: #55.
Magruder Elementary 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
| 653 students
Rank: #66.
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Jolly Pond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9300
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #77.
Lois Hornsby Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Jolly Pond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9400
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 807 students
Rank: #88.
D.j. Montague Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5380 Centerville Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 258-3022
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 258-3022
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #99.
Berkeley Middle 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
| 665 students
Rank: #1010.
Toano Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7817 Richmond Road
Toano, VA 23168
(757) 566-4251
Toano, VA 23168
(757) 566-4251
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #1111.
Matthew Whaley Elementary 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
| 453 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary 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
| 495 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Laurel Lane Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 Laurel Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 229-7597
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 229-7597
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #1414.
Norge Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7311 Richmond Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-3372
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-3372
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #1515.
James Blair Middle 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
| 519 students
Rank: #1616.
James River Elementary 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
| 445 students
James City County 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 James City County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in James City County, VA include Waller Mill Elementary School, Matoaka Elementary School and Stonehouse Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in James City County?
16 public elementary schools are located in James City County.
What is the racial composition of students in James City County?
James City County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in James City County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in James City County include: Berkeley Middle School vs. Lois Hornsby Middle School, Lois Hornsby Middle School vs. Berkeley Middle School, James Blair Middle School vs. Berkeley Middle School
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