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Williamsburg city

Virginia · Public K-12

Across Williamsburg city, 3 public K-12 schools educate around 1,656 students, roughly 1 in 10 residents. The level mix runs 1 elementary and 2 middle.

7-year change in Williamsburg city

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,656
+291 (+21%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
46%
was 50%
% Hispanic
22%
was 16%
% Black
20%
was 22%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,656
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,604
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.7%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
1
485 students
Middle
2
1,171 students
High
0
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
1,656 students · 1 district in Williamsburg city

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Williamsburg city residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
68%
Hispanic
8%
Black
14%
Asian
7%
Two or more
9%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
46%
Hispanic
22%
Black
20%
Asian
3%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
45.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.8%
civilian labor
Median age
24
10.5% under 18

Test scores in Williamsburg city

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. Berkeley Middle· 81.0%
  2. James Blair Middle· 72.0%
  3. Matthew Whaley Elementary· 61.0%

See all 3 schools in Williamsburg city ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Berkeley MiddleWilliamsburgMiddle06-08666·
James Blair MiddleWilliamsburgMiddle06-08505·
Matthew Whaley ElementaryWilliamsburgElementaryKG-05485·

Cities in Williamsburg city

Williamsburg3 schools

About Williamsburg city

Williamsburg city is a low-population Virginia county of about 15,798 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 1,656 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $75,604 a year, 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 8%.

Looking at the level breakdown, Williamsburg city covers 1 elementary school (485 students), and 2 middle schools (1,171).

The largest single district in Williamsburg city is Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,656 students.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,656 students, rose 21% from the 1,365 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Williamsburg city opened 1 school, going from 2 to 3. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 16% to 22%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Williamsburg city discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Williamsburg city?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Williamsburg city, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,656.
How many middle schools are in Williamsburg city?
Williamsburg city, Virginia has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,171 students.
How many elementary schools are in Williamsburg city?
Williamsburg city, Virginia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 485 students.
What is the largest school district in Williamsburg city?
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools is the largest school district in Williamsburg city, serving approximately 1,656 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Williamsburg city?
Williamsburg city has roughly 15,798 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Williamsburg city?
Median household income in Williamsburg city is $75,604, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 8.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Williamsburg city?
Approximately 45.8% of adults 25 and older in Williamsburg city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Williamsburg city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 64.7% of students in Williamsburg city public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Williamsburg city schools?
Across Williamsburg city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Williamsburg city?
Williamsburg city residents are approximately 68% White, 8% Hispanic, 14% Black, 7% Asian, 9% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data