For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 766 students in Colonial Beach, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colonial Beach, VA are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colonial Beach have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Colonial Beach, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 elementary schools in Colonial Beach, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colonial Beach, VA include Colonial Beach Elementary School and Washington District Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colonial Beach?
2 public elementary schools are located in Colonial Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Colonial Beach?
Colonial Beach public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Colonial Beach are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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