For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,664 students in 23834, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23834, VA are Tussing Elementary School, Marguerite F. Christian Elementary School and Colonial Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23834 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23834, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23834, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23834, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23834, VA include Tussing Elementary School, Marguerite F. Christian Elementary School and Colonial Heights Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23834?
5 public elementary schools are located in 23834.
What is the racial composition of students in 23834?
23834 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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