Public schools in Colonial Heights, VA
6 open public schools with an address in Colonial Heights, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,971
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Colonial Heights public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Colonial Heights, VA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,971 students, an average of 594 per school. The largest campus is Colonial Heights High (886 students), and the largest elementary school is Tussing Elementary (652).
Every listed school belongs to Colonial Heights City Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 98% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Colonial Heights
Elementary schools in Colonial Heights
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Elementary Colonial Heights City Public Schools | PK–05 | 422 | 12.4:1 | |
| North Elementary Colonial Heights City Public Schools | PK–05 | 311 | 12.4:1 | |
| Tussing Elementary Colonial Heights City Public Schools | PK–05 | 652 | 14.2:1 |
Middle schools in Colonial Heights
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights Middle Colonial Heights City Public Schools | 06–08 | 700 | 12.7:1 |
High schools in Colonial Heights
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights High Colonial Heights City Public Schools | 09–12 | 886 | 13.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Colonial Heights
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights Technical Center Colonial Heights City Public Schools · Career and Technical School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.6%
- Hispanic16%
- Black26.6%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Colonial Heights schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,971 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Colonial Heights
How many public schools are in Colonial Heights, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Colonial Heights: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,971 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Colonial Heights?
All listed public schools with an address in Colonial Heights belong to Colonial Heights City Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Colonial Heights?
Colonial Heights High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Colonial Heights, with 886 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Colonial Heights?
No school with an address in Colonial Heights is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Colonial Heights schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Colonial Heights public schools is 12.7:1, lower than the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Colonial Heights guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Virginia cities