For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,616 students in James City County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in James City County, VA are J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School, D.j. Montague Elementary School and Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
James City County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in James City County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in James City County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Jolly Pond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9300
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9300
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
D.j. Montague Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5380 Centerville Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 258-3022
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 258-3022
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 221-0949
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 221-0949
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Laurel Lane Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 Laurel Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 229-7597
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 229-7597
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Norge Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7311 Richmond Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-3372
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-3372
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in James City County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in James City County, VA include J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School, D.j. Montague Elementary School and Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in James City County?
5 public preschools are located in James City County.
What is the racial composition of students in James City County?
James City County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in James City County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in James City County include: J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School vs. D.j. Montague Elementary School, J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School vs. Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School, D.j. Montague Elementary School vs. J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School
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