For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,836 students in Williamsburg, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Williamsburg, KY are Whitley Central Intermediate School, Pleasant View Elementary School and Whitley County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamsburg, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Williamsburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Williamsburg, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitley Central Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2940 North Highway 25w
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-8011
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-8011
Gr: 3-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5554 Hwy 25 W South
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7085
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7085
Gr: PK-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Whitley County Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
351 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Gr: 7-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Boston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3291 Hwy 1804
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7872
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7872
Gr: PK-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Whitley County High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7025
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7025
Gr: 9-12 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Williamsburg City School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-6044
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-6044
Gr: PK-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Colonel Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Whitley County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Boulevard Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
520 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7060
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7060
Gr: PK-2 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Williamsburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Williamsburg Center Of Progressive Ed (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Main St
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 539-9230
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 539-9230
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Williamsburg, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Williamsburg, KY include Whitley Central Intermediate School, Pleasant View Elementary School and Whitley County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Williamsburg?
9 public schools are located in Williamsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsburg?
Williamsburg public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Williamsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Williamsburg include: Williamsburg City School vs. Whitley County High School, Whitley County High School vs. Williamsburg City School, Whitley Central Intermediate School vs. Boston Elementary School
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