For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,521 students in Colonial Heights City, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 260 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Colonial Heights City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Colonial Heights City, VA are Colonial Heights High School, Tussing Elementary School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colonial Heights City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Colonial Heights City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colonial Heights City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colonial Heights High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Tussing Elementary School
(Math: 75% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Dale Ave
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3430
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3430
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Colonial Heights Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3420
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3420
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14801 Woods Edge Rd.
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 530-5733
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 530-5733
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Taswell Ave
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3435
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3435
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Colonial Heights Technical Center
Vocational School
3451 Conduit Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Colonial Heights City, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Colonial Heights City, VA include Colonial Heights High School, Tussing Elementary School and North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Colonial Heights City?
7 public schools are located in Colonial Heights City.
What percentage of students in Colonial Heights City go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Colonial Heights City are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colonial Heights City?
Colonial Heights City public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Colonial Heights City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Colonial Heights City include: Lakeview Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. Tussing Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. Lakeview Elementary School
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