For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,521 students in Colonial Heights City, VA (there are , 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 Marguerite F. Christian 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 54% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Colonial Heights City have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Public Schools in Colonial Heights City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonial Heights High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Grades: 9-12
| 857 students
Rank: #22.
Tussing Elementary School
(Math: 58% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #33.
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14801 Woods Edge Rd.
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 530-5733
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 530-5733
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #44.
Colonial Heights Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3420
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3420
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #55.
North Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Dale Ave
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3430
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3430
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Taswell Ave
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3435
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3435
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 Marguerite F. Christian 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 equal to the Virginia public schools average of 56% (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, Tussing Elementary School vs. North Elementary School
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