For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,038 students in Poquoson City, VA (there are , serving 47 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Poquoson City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Poquoson City, 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 City, 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 City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Poquoson City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poquoson Elementary 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
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Poquoson Middle 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
| 487 students
Rank: #33.
Poquoson High 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
| 669 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Poquoson City, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Poquoson City, VA include Poquoson Elementary School, Poquoson Middle School and Poquoson High School.
How many public schools are located in Poquoson City?
4 public schools are located in Poquoson City.
What percentage of students in Poquoson City go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Poquoson City are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Poquoson City?
Poquoson City public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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