Best 23086 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,106 students in 23086, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in 23086, VA are Acquinton Elementary School, King William High School and Hamilton Holmes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23086 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23086, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23086, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acquinton Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18550 King William Road
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Gr: 3-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
King William High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Cavalier Drive
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Holmes Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18444 King William Road
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Cool Spring Primary
7301 Acquinton Church Rd.
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434
Gr: PK-2 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Middle Peninsula Academic Center
Alternative School
80 Cavalier Dr
King William, VA 23086
(804) 769-3434

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 23086, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23086, VA include Acquinton Elementary School, King William High School and Hamilton Holmes Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23086?
5 public schools are located in 23086.
What is the racial composition of students in 23086?
23086 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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