For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,558 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 58% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Williamsburg have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Williamsburg, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Queens Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
124 W Queens Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Lois Hornsby Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Jolly Pond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9400
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 807 students
Rank: #33.
Berkeley Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1118 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-8051
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-8051
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #44.
James Blair Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 603-6400
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 603-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Williamsburg, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
112 Laurel Ln
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-7597
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-7597
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
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 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (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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