For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 4,033 students in Annandale, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Annandale, VA are Canterbury Woods Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School and Camelot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Annandale, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Annandale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Annandale, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canterbury Woods Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4910 Willet Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 764-5600
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 764-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6720 Alpine Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 916-2500
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 916-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Camelot Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Guinevere Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 645-7000
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 645-7000
Gr: PK-6 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Mason Crest Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3705 Crest Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(571) 226-2600
Annandale, VA 22003
(571) 226-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Annandale Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7604 Herald St
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 658-5600
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 658-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Braddock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7825 Heritage Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 914-7300
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 914-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Annandale, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Camelot Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
8100 Guinevere Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 645-7100
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 645-7100
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Annandale, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Annandale, VA include Canterbury Woods Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School and Camelot Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Annandale?
6 public preschools are located in Annandale.
What is the racial composition of students in Annandale?
Annandale public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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