For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 855 students in King And Queen County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 225 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in King And Queen County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in King And Queen County, VA are Central High School, King & Queen Elementary School and Lawson-marriott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
King And Queen County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in King And Queen County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in King And Queen County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17024 The Trail
King And Queen Court House, VA 23085
(804) 785-6102
King And Queen Court House, VA 23085
(804) 785-6102
Gr: 7-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
King & Queen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17152 The Trail
King And Queen Court House, VA 23085
(804) 785-5830
King And Queen Court House, VA 23085
(804) 785-5830
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Lawson-marriott Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1599 Newtown Rd
Saint Stephens Church, VA 23148
(804) 769-3116
Saint Stephens Church, VA 23148
(804) 769-3116
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in King And Queen County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in King And Queen County, VA include Central High School, King & Queen Elementary School and Lawson-marriott Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in King And Queen County?
3 public schools are located in King And Queen County.
What percentage of students in King And Queen County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in King And Queen County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in King And Queen County?
King And Queen County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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