Best Schools in James City County, VA
James City County, VA has 28 public schools (5 high, 8 middle, 13 elementary) serving 18,813 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in James City County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in James City County, VA
The top high schools in James City County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jamestown High
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students
2. Bruton High
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students
3. Warhill High
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
4. Lafayette High
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1208 Students
5. Woodside High
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
Best Middle Schools in James City County, VA
The top middle schools in James City County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Queens Lake Middle
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
2. Lois Hornsby Middle
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 790 Students
3. Berkeley Middle
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
4. Peasley Middle
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Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 620 Students
5. Toano Middle
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 678 Students
6. James Blair Middle
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students
7. Mary Passage Middle
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 944 Students
8. Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1060 Students
Best Elementary Schools in James City County, VA
The top elementary schools in James City County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stonehouse Elementary
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 802 Students
2. General Stanford Elementary
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Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
3. Matoaka Elementary
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 642 Students
4. Laurel Lane Elementary
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students
5. D.j. Montague Elementary
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
6. Norge Elementary
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
7. Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
8. J. Blaine Blayton Elementary
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
9. Matthew Whaley Elementary
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
10. James River Elementary
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Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in James City County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
James City County, VA has a total population of 78,254 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in James City County, 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 James City County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in James City County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for James City County, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit James City County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in James City County, VA
How many schools are in James City County, VA?
James City County, VA has 28 public schools: 5 high schools, 8 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 18,813 students in total.
How do schools in James City County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in James City County score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in James City County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in James City County?
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 James City County, VA
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- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in James City County
2 places in James City County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Williamsburg (12)
- Toano (1)