Home › Virginia › Gloucester County
Best Schools in Gloucester, VA
Gloucester, VA has 20 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 11,647 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Gloucester greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gloucester, VA
The top high schools in Gloucester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gloucester High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1531 Students
2. Bruton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students
3. Middlesex High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middlesex County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 346 Students
4. Warhill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
5. Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King And Queen County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 273 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gloucester, VA
The top middle schools in Gloucester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Queens Lake Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
2. Peasley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 620 Students
3. St. Clare Walker Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middlesex County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 287 Students
4. Page Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
5. Toano Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 678 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gloucester, VA
The top elementary schools in Gloucester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waller Mill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students
2. Botetourt Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 546 Students
3. Petsworth Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
4. Stonehouse Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 802 Students
5. Bethel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students
6. Abingdon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
7. Norge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
8. Middlesex Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middlesex County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
9. King & Queen Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King And Queen County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 274 Students
10. Ware Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 175 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gloucester, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gloucester, VA has a total population of 14,288 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gloucester, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gloucester, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gloucester, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gloucester, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Gloucester, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gloucester, VA
How many schools are in Gloucester, VA?
Gloucester, VA has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,647 students in total.
How do schools in Gloucester perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Gloucester score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Gloucester greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gloucester?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Gloucester, VA
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Gloucester
6 of 6 schools in Gloucester carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4B: 2
All 6 public schools we grade in Gloucester. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.