Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 117 Ironbound Road in historical Williamsburg, Virginia, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district situated within a small suburban setting in the greater Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metropolitan area. Serving families across the region, the district operates 16 public schools that offer a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. As a fully operational, non-charter division, it delivers comprehensive academic programming designed to meet the needs of early learners, middle-grade students, and high school scholars alike. Community members, prospective families, and researchers can learn more about district initiatives via their official portal at wjccschools.org or by contacting administrative offices directly at (757) 603-6400.

The district supports a thriving student body of 11,371 children, reflecting a rich demographic spectrum that includes vibrant Black, Hispanic, multiracial, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander communities alongside a large White student population. To guide and nurture this enrollment, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools maintains a robust staffing ecosystem of nearly 3,981 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. This dedicated workforce includes approximately 1,646 FTE classroom teachers, 291 FTE instructional aides, and over 2,040 FTE specialized support staff. This high concentration of instructional and operational talent ensures that students receive attentive care, small-group support, and a well-resourced environment across every stage of their PK–12 educational journey.
16
Total Schools
11,371
Total Students
1,645.9
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White5,949
Hispanic1,916
Black2,077
Asian309
Two or More1,076
American Indian26
Pacific Islander18
  • White
    5,949 (52.3%)
  • Black
    2,077 (18.3%)
  • Hispanic
    1,916 (16.8%)
  • Two or More
    1,076 (9.5%)
  • Asian
    309 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    26 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    18 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary9
Middle4
High3
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:16
Students:11,371*
Teachers (FTE):1,645.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.9
Schools in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Found 16 Schools