Best Nelson County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 634 students in Nelson County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Nelson County, VA are Rockfish River Elementary School and Tye River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelson County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Nelson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Nelson County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockfish River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Chapel Hollow Rd
Afton, VA 22920
(434) 361-1791
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Tye River Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5198 Thomas Nelson Hwy
Arrington, VA 22922
(434) 263-8960
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Nelson County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Nelson County, VA include Rockfish River Elementary School and Tye River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nelson County, VA?
2 public preschools are located in Nelson County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County, VA?
Nelson County, VA public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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