For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 992 students in 22443, VA (there are , serving 8 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 22443, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 22443, VA are Colonial Beach High 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.
Public schools in zipcode 22443 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22443, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22443, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colonial Beach High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 First St.
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-7166
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-7166
Gr: 8-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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%
22443, Virginia 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 schools in 22443, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 22443, VA include Colonial Beach High School, Colonial Beach Elementary School and Washington District Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 22443?
3 public schools are located in 22443.
What percentage of students in 22443 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 22443 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 22443?
22443 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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