For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,464 students in Westmoreland County, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Westmoreland County, VA are Montross Middle 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.
Westmoreland County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Westmoreland County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Westmoreland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montross Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8884 Menokin Road
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-9818
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-9818
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
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 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
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 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Cople Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7114 Cople Highway
Hague, VA 22469
(804) 472-2081
Hague, VA 22469
(804) 472-2081
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Westmoreland County 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 Westmoreland County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Westmoreland County, VA include Montross Middle School, Colonial Beach Elementary School and Washington District Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Westmoreland County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Westmoreland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% 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 Westmoreland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Westmoreland County include: Washington District Elementary School vs. Colonial Beach Elementary School, Colonial Beach Elementary School vs. Washington District Elementary School
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