For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 809 students in Big Stone Gap, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Big Stone Gap, VA is Union Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Stone Gap, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Big Stone Gap have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Big Stone Gap, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Primary
(Math: 92% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2945 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900
Gr: PK-4 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Big Stone Gap, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wallen's Ridge Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
272 Dogwood Dr
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-3310
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-3310
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Big Stone Gap, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Big Stone Gap, VA include Union Primary.
How many public preschools are located in Big Stone Gap?
1 public preschools are located in Big Stone Gap.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Stone Gap?
Big Stone Gap public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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