For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,725 students in 23185, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23185, VA are Queens Lake Middle School, Berkeley Middle School and James Blair Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23185 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23185, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23185, VA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Queens Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 W Queens Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Berkeley Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1118 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-8051
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-8051
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
James Blair Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 603-6400
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 603-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
23185, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
112 Laurel Ln
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-7597
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-7597
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23185, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23185, VA include Queens Lake Middle School, Berkeley Middle School and James Blair Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23185?
3 public middle schools are located in 23185.
What is the racial composition of students in 23185?
23185 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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