For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,751 students in 23185, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 23185, VA are Queens Lake Middle School, Berkeley Middle School and James Blair Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23185 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23185, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23185, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Queens Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 W Queens Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Berkeley Middle School
(Math: 73% | 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: #33.
James Blair Middle School
(Math: 64% | 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
23185, 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 23185, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23185, VA include Queens Lake Middle School, Berkeley Middle School and James Blair Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23185?
3 public middle schools are located in 23185.
What is the racial composition of students in 23185?
23185 public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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