SCHOOLS
Isle of Wight County Schools consists of five elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools. With just over 5,500 students and nine schools, the school division is small enough to provide personalized instruction centered on each child’s educational needs while operating from a global perspective to offer an array of rigorous and diverse programs that few similarly sized school divisions can match. All Isle of Wight County Schools are accredited or fully accredited according to Virginia Standards of Learning.
CTE – Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares students for a wide range of careers, 21st century workplace readiness skills and further educational opportunities. These careers may require varying levels of education, including; industry-recognized credentials, postsecondary certificates, and two- four-year college degrees. CTE is offered in the middle and high schools.
Dual Enrollment – The dual enrollment program in partnership with Paul D. Camp Community College and Virginia State University allows students to obtain college credits while attending high school.
Rankings – Isle of Wight County Schools has a 93% on-time graduation rate (2024), which aligns with the state average.
Additional Options
Isle of Wight Academy is an independent, non-sectarian co-educational college preparatory day school (pre-K-12) for residents seeking private educational opportunities for their children. Founded in 1967, IWA is accredited by the Virginia Independent Schools Association (VISA), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).
Cornerstone Christian School
is a new hybrid-model, classical, Christian school, serving Isle of Wight County. They focus on nurturing a Christ-centered, joyful community that partners with parents to equip the next generation with a classical, Christian education.
Great Oaks Learning
is a new microschool, operated by Sarah Edwards, a local educator with over 20 years of experience, offering grade level equivalents of 1st-8th grade tutoring, homeschool services, IEP and 504 support, and other special education services. Whether you opt for in-person or online tutoring, each student will receive first-rate sessions, tailored specifically to their needs.