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3 schools in Colonial Beach

Virginia · Public K-12

Colonial Beach runs 3 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment around 1,008 (2 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Colonial Beach

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,008
-55 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
54%
was 61%
% Hispanic
11%
was 7%
% Black
21%
was 21%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Colonial Beach ElementaryElementaryPK-07367
Colonial Beach HighHigh08-12226
Washington District ElementaryElementaryPK-05415

About Colonial Beach

Public education in Colonial Beach, Virginia runs across 3 schools that teaches roughly 1,008 students. By footprint, Colonial Beach sits in the small bracket.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 2 elementary, and 1 high.

Average school size in Colonial Beach is around 336 students, 50% noticeably below the Virginia average of about 672.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,008 students, contracted 5% from the 1,063 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 61% to 54%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Colonial Beach discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Colonial Beach?
Colonial Beach, Virginia has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,008 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Colonial Beach?
Colonial Beach has 2 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Colonial Beach?
Washington District Elementary is the largest public school in Colonial Beach by enrollment, with approximately 415 students.
What school districts serve Colonial Beach?
Colonial Beach is served by 2 public school districts, including Colonial Beach Public Schools, Westmoreland County Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Colonial Beach cover?
Public schools in Colonial Beach serve students from pre-K through grade 12.