For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,383 students in Poquoson, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Poquoson, VA are Poquoson Elementary School and Poquoson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poquoson, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Poquoson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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: 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 elementary schools in Poquoson, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Poquoson, VA include Poquoson Elementary School and Poquoson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Poquoson?
3 public elementary schools are located in Poquoson.
What is the racial composition of students in Poquoson?
Poquoson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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