For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 992 students in 22443, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 8 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 22443, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 22443, VA are Colonial Beach High School, Colonial Beach Elementary School and Washington District Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22443 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22443, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22443, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonial Beach High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 First St.
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-7166
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-7166
Grades: 8-12
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Colonial Beach Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 First Street
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9897
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9897
Grades: PK-7
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Washington District Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
454 Oak Grove Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
22443, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
454 Oak Grove Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 22443, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22443, VA include Colonial Beach High School, Colonial Beach Elementary School and Washington District Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 22443?
3 public schools are located in 22443.
What percentage of students in 22443 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 22443 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22443?
22443 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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