For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,435 students in Colonial Heights, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 260 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Colonial Heights, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Colonial Heights, VA are Colonial Heights High School, Tussing Elementary School and Marguerite F. Christian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colonial Heights, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Colonial Heights have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colonial Heights, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonial Heights High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Grades: 9-12
| 876 students
Rank: #22.
Tussing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5501 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3440
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3440
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14801 Woods Edge Rd.
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 530-5733
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 530-5733
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
Colonial Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3420
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3420
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: #55.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Dale Ave
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3430
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3430
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Taswell Ave
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3435
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3435
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: n/an/a
Colonial Heights Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3451 Conduit Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colonial Heights, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Colonial Heights, VA include Colonial Heights High School, Tussing Elementary School and Marguerite F. Christian Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Colonial Heights?
7 public schools are located in Colonial Heights.
What percentage of students in Colonial Heights go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Colonial Heights are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colonial Heights?
Colonial Heights public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Colonial Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Colonial Heights include: North Elementary School vs. Tussing Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, Tussing Elementary School vs. North Elementary School
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