For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,132 students in Pittsylvania County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Pittsylvania County, VA are Gretna Elementary School, John L. Hurt Elementary School and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsylvania County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Pittsylvania County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pittsylvania County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gretna Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Franklin Blvd South
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1808
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1808
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
John L. Hurt Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Prospect Rd
Hurt, VA 24563
(434) 630-1812
Hurt, VA 24563
(434) 630-1812
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 East Witt Rd
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-0006
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-0006
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Kentuck Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Kentuck Elementary Cir
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-5944
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-5944
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
245 Chatham Elementary Lane
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-6461
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-6461
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Union Hall Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Union Hall Cir
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 724-7010
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 724-7010
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #77.
Mt. Airy Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Mt Airy Elementary Cir
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1816
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1816
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
Pittsylvania County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Blairs Middle Sch Cir
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-2540
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-2540
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Chatham Diversion Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1541 Concord Rd
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Green Rock Correctional Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
475 Green Rock Ln
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Regional Alternative Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
200a Blairs Middle School Cir
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 836-2900
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 836-2900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pittsylvania County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Pittsylvania County, VA include Gretna Elementary School, John L. Hurt Elementary School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pittsylvania County, VA?
7 public preschools are located in Pittsylvania County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsylvania County, VA?
Pittsylvania County, VA public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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