For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,184 students in Westmoreland County, VA (there are 1 private school, 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 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Westmoreland County, VA are Westmoreland High School, Colonial Beach High School and Montross Middle 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 70% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Westmoreland County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Westmoreland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westmoreland High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16762 Kings Highway
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-8019
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-8019
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Colonial Beach High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 First St.
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-7166
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-7166
Gr: 8-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Montross Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8884 Menokin Road
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-9818
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-9818
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Colonial Beach Elementary School
(Math: 65% | 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
Gr: PK-7 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Washington District Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
454 Oak Grove Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Cople Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7114 Cople Highway
Hague, VA 22469
(804) 472-2081
Hague, VA 22469
(804) 472-2081
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Westmoreland County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Westmoreland County, VA include Westmoreland High School, Colonial Beach High School and Montross Middle 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 90%).
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 less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (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: Westmoreland High School vs. Colonial Beach High School, Colonial Beach Elementary School vs. Washington District Elementary School, Washington District Elementary School vs. Colonial Beach Elementary School
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