Poquoson: Schools & Education
4 public schools serve Poquoson. Poquoson High is the largest at 690 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,055 students.
- ~3,160 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,160 residents per school. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Poquoson City Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,055 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 96 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 21.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 479 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 23.3% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Virginia Peninsula Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 5.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Virginia Peninsula Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Hampton |
| Nearest College · Phone | (757) 825-2700 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Poquoson Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 500 City Hall Ave. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 868-3060 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23662 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3224 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 10 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 36.3% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12