Colonial Heights: Schools & Education
There are 7 public schools in Colonial Heights. Colonial Heights High is the largest at 876 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 3,435 students.
- ~2,622 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,622 residents per school. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (7)
| School Districts · Districts | Chesterfield County Public Sch, Colonial Heights City Public S |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,435 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 275 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,898 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 84.4% |
| Schools Count | 7 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (4)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Colonial Heights Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1000 Yacht Basin Drive |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 520-9384 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23834 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2964 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 28.0% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12