For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,521 students in 23834, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 260 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 23834, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23834, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 23834 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 23834, VA 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 equal to the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23834, VA Public Schools (2025)
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 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 23834, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23834, VA include Colonial Heights High School, Tussing Elementary School and North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23834?
7 public schools are located in 23834.
What percentage of students in 23834 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 23834 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23834?
23834 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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