For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,030 students in Poquoson, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 47 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Poquoson, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Poquoson, VA are Poquoson Elementary School, Poquoson Middle School and Poquoson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poquoson, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Poquoson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Poquoson, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poquoson Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1033 Poquoson Ave
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-6921
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-6921
Gr: 3-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Poquoson Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
985 Poquoson Ave
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-6031
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-6031
Gr: 6-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Poquoson High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 Odd Rd
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-7123
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-7123
Gr: 9-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
19 Odd Rd
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-4403
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-4403
Gr: PK-2 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Poquoson, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Poquoson, VA include Poquoson Elementary School, Poquoson Middle School and Poquoson High School.
How many public schools are located in Poquoson?
4 public schools are located in Poquoson.
What percentage of students in Poquoson go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Poquoson are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Poquoson?
Poquoson public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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