For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,530 students in Williamsburg, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Williamsburg, VA are Queens Lake Middle School, Lois Hornsby Middle School and Berkeley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamsburg, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Williamsburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Williamsburg, VA (2026)
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.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg
Special Education School
4601 Ironbound Rd B11
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 253-4250
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 253-4250
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Williamsburg, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Williamsburg, VA include Queens Lake Middle School, Lois Hornsby Middle School and Berkeley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Williamsburg?
5 public middle schools are located in Williamsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsburg?
Williamsburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Williamsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Williamsburg include: Berkeley Middle School vs. Lois Hornsby Middle School, Lois Hornsby Middle School vs. Berkeley Middle School, James Blair Middle School vs. Berkeley Middle School
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