Top Schools in Williamsburg
Highest-performing schools based on SOL pass rates and academic outcomes (2024)
Lafayette High School
Top-performing school
Warhill High School
Top school in Williamsburg
Berkeley Middle School
Top school in Williamsburg
Matthew Whaley Elementary
Top school in Williamsburg
What This Means for Home Buyers
Homes near top-performing schools in Williamsburg command premiums. The best agents in Williamsburg know which streets feed into which school zones, and that knowledge can save you tens of thousands of dollars. The median home price in Williamsburg is $370K. Homes within the best school boundaries often sell above that median.
Williamsburg's "Strong" school rating makes it a solid choice for families. You will find good schools without the extreme competition of some neighboring areas. The right agent can help you identify the best pockets within Williamsburg.
Homes near Lafayette High School and Warhill High School average just 28 days on market. If schools are a priority for your family, start your search in those zones.
Commute from Williamsburg
Williamsburg parents: 25-min drive to downtown.
25 min drive
Rush-hour drive to downtown
Major Highways
I-64, Rt 60, Rt 199
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best schools in Williamsburg, VA?
Top schools in Williamsburg include Lafayette High School, Warhill High School, Berkeley Middle School, Matthew Whaley Elementary. Williamsburg schools have a 84% average SOL pass rate, earning a "Strong" quality rating from smover.
How do Williamsburg schools compare to Winchester?
Williamsburg schools have a 84% SOL pass rate with a "Strong" quality tier. Compare school quality, home prices, and commute times across neighboring cities on smover's comparison pages. School zone boundaries matter: the best agents in Williamsburg know which streets feed into which schools.
Are Williamsburg schools worth the higher home prices?
Williamsburg has a median home price of $370K. Homes near top-performing schools like Lafayette High School often command premiums above that median. For families, school quality is one of the strongest predictors of long-term home value. The right agent can help you find value pockets within the best school zones.
What school district is Williamsburg, VA in?
Williamsburg is served by Williamsburg Public Schools (or the surrounding county system). Top schools include Lafayette High School and Warhill High School. smover verifies agents in Williamsburg by real sales data, so you can find someone who specializes in the school zones that matter to your family.
School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports (2024). Enrichment data from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Updated annually.