For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,184 students in Westmoreland County, VA (there are , serving 8 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Westmoreland County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Westmoreland County, VA are Colonial Beach High School, Westmoreland High School and Colonial Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westmoreland County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Westmoreland County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Westmoreland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonial Beach High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 First St.
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-7166
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-7166
Grades: 8-12
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Westmoreland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16762 Kings Highway
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-8019
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-8019
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Colonial Beach Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 First Street
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9897
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9897
Grades: PK-7
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Montross Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8884 Menokin Road
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-9818
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-9818
Grades: 6-8
| 336 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cople Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7114 Cople Highway
Hague, VA 22469
(804) 472-2081
Hague, VA 22469
(804) 472-2081
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Washington District Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
454 Oak Grove Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Westmoreland County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
454 Oak Grove Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Westmoreland County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Westmoreland County, VA include Colonial Beach High School, Westmoreland High School and Colonial Beach Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Westmoreland County?
6 public schools are located in Westmoreland County.
What percentage of students in Westmoreland County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Westmoreland County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County 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).
Which public schools in Westmoreland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Westmoreland County include: Washington District Elementary School vs. Colonial Beach Elementary School, Westmoreland High School vs. Colonial Beach High School, Colonial Beach Elementary School vs. Washington District Elementary School
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