For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 992 students in Colonial Beach, VA (there are , serving 8 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Colonial Beach, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Colonial Beach, 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.
Colonial Beach, VA public schools 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 Colonial Beach have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Public Schools in Colonial Beach, VA (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
Colonial Beach, 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 Colonial Beach, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Colonial Beach, VA include Colonial Beach High School, Colonial Beach Elementary School and Washington District Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Colonial Beach?
3 public schools are located in Colonial Beach.
What percentage of students in Colonial Beach go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Colonial Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colonial Beach?
Colonial Beach 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).
Which public schools in Colonial Beach are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Colonial Beach include: Washington District Elementary School vs. Colonial Beach Elementary School, Colonial Beach Elementary School vs. Washington District Elementary School
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