Colonial Beach: Schools & Education
Education in Colonial Beach: 3 public schools. Washington District Elementary is the largest at 385 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 959 students.
- ~1,322 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,322 residents per school. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Colonial Beach Public Schools, Westmoreland County Public Sch |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 959 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 43 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 22.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 856 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 89.3% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
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.
| Colleges · Nearest | College of Southern Maryland |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 22.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | College of Southern Maryland |
| Nearest College · City | La Plata |
| Nearest College · Phone | (301) 934-2251 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 22.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Cooper Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 20 Washington Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 472-3820 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 22443 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1664 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 28.8% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12