For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 782 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 66% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), 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 47% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colonial Beach Elementary School
(Math: 65% | 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
Gr: PK-7 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Washington District Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
454 Oak Grove Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Colonial Beach, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
454 Oak Grove Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 47% 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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