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James City County, VA is a scenic and historic area located along the James River in the Virginia Peninsula. Known for its rich colonial heritage, rolling landscapes, and family-friendly communities, the county offers a mix of suburban neighborhoods, rural properties, and riverfront homes. Its combination of history, natural beauty, and modern amenities makes James City County a desirable place to live for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

Life in James City County revolves around outdoor recreation, history, and community engagement. Residents enjoy boating, fishing, and kayaking on the James River, exploring parks and walking trails, and visiting nearby historic sites and cultural attractions. Seasonal events, farmers markets, and community gatherings foster strong neighborhood connections. With its blend of scenic landscapes, rich heritage, and family-oriented neighborhoods, James City County offers a lifestyle that is both active and deeply connected to its surroundings.

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Schools In The Area

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Norge Elementary School 757-564-3372 Public PK-5
Laurel Lane Elementary School 757-229-7597 Public PK-5
Toano Middle School 757-566-4251 Public 6-8
Warhill High School 757-565-4615 Public 9-12
Norge Elementary School 757-564-3372 Public PK-5
Matoaka Elementary School 757-564-4001 Public KG-5
Stonehouse Elementary School 757-566-4300 Public KG-5
Laurel Lane Elementary School 757-229-7597 Public PK-5
D. J. Montague Elementary School 757-258-3022 Public PK-5
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School 757-221-0949 Public PK-5
James River Elementary School 757-887-1768 Public KG-5
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School 757-565-9300 Public PK-5
Williamsburg Montessori School 757-565-0977 Private PK-8
Eastern St. Hospital Education Program 757-253-4250 Public PK-12
Williamsburg Christian Academy 757-378-5260 Private KG-12
Greenwood Christian Academy 757-345-0905 Private PK-8
Providence Classical School 757-565-2900 Private PK-12
Norge Elementary School 757-564-3372 Public PK-5
Laurel Lane Elementary School 757-229-7597 Public PK-5
Stonehouse Elementary School 757-566-4300 Public KG-5
Matoaka Elementary School 757-564-4001 Public KG-5
Toano Middle School 757-566-4251 Public 6-8
James River Elementary School 757-887-1768 Public KG-5
Lois Hornsby Middle School 757-565-9400 Public 6-8
D. J. Montague Elementary School 757-258-3022 Public PK-5
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School 757-221-0949 Public PK-5
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School 757-565-9300 Public PK-5
Eastern St. Hospital Education Program 757-253-4250 Public PK-12
Providence Classical School 757-565-2900 Private PK-12
Williamsburg Christian Academy 757-378-5260 Private KG-12
Greenwood Christian Academy 757-345-0905 Private PK-8
Williamsburg Montessori School 757-565-0977 Private PK-8
Toano Middle School 757-566-4251 Public 6-8
Lois Hornsby Middle School 757-565-9400 Public 6-8
Eastern St. Hospital Education Program 757-253-4250 Public PK-12
Williamsburg Christian Academy 757-378-5260 Private KG-12
Greenwood Christian Academy 757-345-0905 Private PK-8
Williamsburg Montessori School 757-565-0977 Private PK-8
Providence Classical School 757-565-2900 Private PK-12
Warhill High School 757-565-4615 Public 9-12
Jamestown High School 757-259-3600 Public 9-12
Lafayette High School 757-565-0373 Public 9-12
Eastern St. Hospital Education Program 757-253-4250 Public PK-12
Williamsburg Christian Academy 757-378-5260 Private KG-12
Providence Classical School 757-565-2900 Private PK-12

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