For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,016 students in Colonial Heights, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Colonial Heights, VA are Tussing Elementary School, Marguerite F. Christian Elementary School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colonial Heights, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Colonial Heights have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Colonial Heights, VA (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.
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: #44.
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 preschools in Colonial Heights, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Colonial Heights, VA include Tussing Elementary School, Marguerite F. Christian Elementary School and North Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Colonial Heights?
4 public preschools are located in Colonial Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Colonial Heights?
Colonial Heights public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Colonial Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Colonial Heights include: Lakeview Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. Tussing Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. Lakeview Elementary School
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