Matthew Whaley Elementary School
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: (757) 229-1931
District: Williamsburg-James City Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 485 students
Matthew Whaley Elementary School, a public school located in Williamsburg, VA, serves grades K-5 in the Williamsburg-James City Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Matthew Whaley Elementary School is a public school located in Williamsburg, VA. 485 students attend Matthew Whaley Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 5/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Posted: September 7, 2023
I cannot say enough great things about this school, teachers, staff, parents, PTA and students! My children attended for two years and we had such an excellent experience. We were truly sad to leave all these great people. The teachers really make this school special! From special trips to CW, the strawberry festival and special musical programs this school has it all! They all put so much work into making this a special place!
5 stars for MWES!!
Posted: September 7, 2023
Posted: September 7, 2023
Posted: September 7, 2023
Posted: September 7, 2023
Posted: September 7, 2023
Posted: September 7, 2023
Posted: September 7, 2023
Posted: January 25, 2018
This school is actually pretty awesome! It's really old but kept and good condition, teachers are nice, and they teach you real nice for the SOLs and middle school. Since it was built for a high school, the school has lockers! I found it very relaxing and I felt smart when I went there.
Posted: January 25, 2018
Posted: January 25, 2018
Posted: January 25, 2018
Posted: January 25, 2018
Posted: January 25, 2018
Posted: January 25, 2018
Posted: February 12, 2017
I absolutely LOVE Matthew Whaley Elementary School....I attended the school kindergarten through the 5th grade. The Teachers and all other staff are GREAT.....The Principal was GREAT.....and I just adored all the bus drivers they were GREAT. OVERALL A AWESOME SCHOOL A+++...Matthew Whaley I Love you!
Posted: February 12, 2017
Posted: February 12, 2017
Posted: February 12, 2017
Posted: February 12, 2017
Posted: February 12, 2017
Posted: February 12, 2017
Posted: September 5, 2014
This school is amazing I went here for 3rd, 4th, and 5th. I really liked the teachers and the treated everyone equal.
Posted: January 14, 2012
This is a beautiful, unique school with lots of history located in Historic Williamsburg. Teachers and staff are very caring. My daughter has attended 3rd and 4th grade at this school and she says "This is the best school ever". They make learning fun !The communication between the teachers and the parents is great. This school also offers after school activities for the students on certain days and consistently provides opportunity for advanced education.This school is a 5 star!! Definitely a great school!~!!!
Posted: April 23, 2010
Very close knit community. Special historic buidling. Great teachers and caring staff. All around a very special school!
Posted: November 6, 2008
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford's Colony | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Williamsburg | VA | 0.3 mi | |
| 2 | Creekside Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Williamsburg | VA | 1.8 mi | |
| 3 | Kingsmill | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Williamsburg | VA | 2.7 mi | |
| 4 | Scots Pond | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Williamsburg | VA | 3.6 mi | |
| 5 | Rosewell | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gloucester | VA | 7.7 mi | |
| 6 | Denbigh | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 11.3 mi | |
| 7 | Stoneybrook Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 11.8 mi | |
| 8 | Morgan's Trace | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 12.5 mi | |
| 9 | Shore Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 14 mi | |
| 10 | Carriage Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 14.2 mi | |
| 11 | Brick Kiln | Apartment Complex | Newport News | VA | 16.2 mi | |
| 12 | Tabb Lakes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yorktown | VA | 18.3 mi | |
| 13 | Courtney Trace | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 20.3 mi | |
| 14 | Brickshire Golf Community | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Providence Forge | VA | 21.6 mi | |
| 15 | Eagle Harbor | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carrollton | VA | 23.7 mi | |
| 16 | Fox Hill- Grandview | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hampton | VA | 26.6 mi | |
| 17 | Riverfront at Harbour View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 30.6 mi | |
| 18 | Burbage Grant | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 31.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Eustis | Newport News | VA | 10.9 mi | |
| 2 | Yorktown Beach | Yorktown | VA | 11 mi | |
| 3 | Tabb | Tabb | VA | 17.1 mi | |
| 4 | Smithfield | Smithfield | VA | 20.5 mi | |
| 5 | Poquoson | Poquoson | VA | 21.7 mi | |
| 6 | Carrollton | Carrollton | VA | 24.1 mi | |
| 7 | Harbour View Area | Suffolk | VA | 30.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Yorktown Naval Weapons Station | 8.1 mi. |
| Fort Eustis | 10.6 mi. |
| Coast Guard Yorktown | 12.7 mi. |
| Langley AFB | 23 mi. |
| Coast Guard Station Milford Haven | 26.3 mi. |
| Fort Monroe | 28.5 mi. |
| Joint Staff J7 Suffolk | 31.1 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Base | 32.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Portsmouth VA | 33 mi. |
| Fort Lee | 34.6 mi. |
| Portsmouth Naval Medical Center | 36.7 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 38.7 mi. |
| Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base | 39.3 mi. |
| Defense Supply Center Richmond | 41.6 mi. |
| Fort Story | 45.5 mi. |
| Oceana NAS | 49.1 mi. |
Refine Search
National Ad
