Best 23834 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,521 students in 23834, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 260 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 23834, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23834, VA are Colonial Heights High School, Tussing Elementary School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23834 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23834, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 23834, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colonial Heights High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3600 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Gr: 9-12 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Tussing Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5501 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3440
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 Dale Ave
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3430
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Colonial Heights Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3420
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14801 Woods Edge Rd.
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 530-5733
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Taswell Ave
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3435
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Colonial Heights Technical Center
Vocational School
3451 Conduit Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 23834, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23834, VA include Colonial Heights High School, Tussing Elementary School and North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23834?
7 public schools are located in 23834.
What percentage of students in 23834 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 23834 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23834?
23834 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).

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