A COMMUNITY THAT VALUES EDUCATION

Excellent schools and colleges that maintain high standards are essential to the development of our children, our own continuing education and also for ensuring the value of our homes. The Williamsburg area offers both public and private schools that repeatedly rank higher than the state and federal averages

Public Primary and Secondary Schools. 

As a growing community, the Williamsburg James City (WJC) School District which is responsible for primary and secondary public education continually evaluates the needs of the community. It has recently expanded by opening several new, modern schools with plans to add even more.

Governor’s Land youngsters in grades K-5 will attend the new, Matoaka Elementary School, currently undergoing construction just 2.4 miles from the entrance to our community. James Blair Middle School educates our children in grades 6-8, and Jamestown High School offers grades 9-12.

Jamestown High School provides a comprehensive curriculum in 14 academic and vocational subject areas for 1100 students. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are provided in most subject areas. The high school also offers complete athletic and music programs, as well as a wide range of other extracurricular activities. Students in all grades have access to district-provided transportation.

Private Sectarian and Nonsectarian Schools. 

In addition to our excellent public schools, the Williamsburg area also has several highly respected private schools such as Walsingham Academy, Williamsburg Christian Academy and Hampton Roads Academy, to name a few

Higher Education. 

Central to Williamsburg is the College of William and Mary, a state university with a national and international reputation for academic excellence. Founded in 1693, William and Mary is the second oldest educational institution in the nation. Also nearby are Christopher Newport University and Thomas Nelson Community College

Continuing Education.  Williamsburg is a very active adult community that values education and the pursuit of knowledge. The Christopher Wren Association (CWA) is the envy of other communities. On the College of William and Mary campus, the CWA brings together an accomplished group of people with a variety of backgrounds to teach a curriculum that is designed by the members and taught by individuals from the college’s faculty, the membership and the broader community. Classes range from the music appreciation of The Swing Era to personal computing skills in Advanced Microsoft Word.