For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,628 students in 23188, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 574 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 23188, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23188, VA are Warhill High School, Lafayette High School and Stonehouse Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23188 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23188, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23188, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Warhill High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4615 Opportunity Way
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-4615
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-4615
Grades: 9-12
| 1,294 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4460 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-0373
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-0373
Grades: 9-12
| 1,243 students
Rank: #33.
Stonehouse Elementary School
(Math: 84% | 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.
Lois Hornsby Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 Jolly Pond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9400
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 807 students
Rank: #55.
Matoaka Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4001 Brick Bat Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-4001
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-4001
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #66.
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School
(Math: 80% | 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.
D.j. Montague Elementary School
(Math: 79% | 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: #88.
Bruton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 East Rochambeau Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-4050
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 735 students
Rank: #99.
Laurel Lane Elementary School
(Math: 76% | 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: #1010.
Norge Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7311 Richmond Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-3372
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-3372
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23188, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23188, VA include Warhill High School, Lafayette High School and Stonehouse Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23188?
10 public schools are located in 23188.
What percentage of students in 23188 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 23188 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23188?
23188 public schools minority enrollment is 46% 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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