For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,077 students in Blacksburg, VA. The top ranked public preschools in Blacksburg, VA are Gilbert Linkous Elementary School, Margaret Beeks Elementary School and Prices Fork Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blacksburg, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Blacksburg have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Blacksburg, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
813 Toms Creek Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Margaret Beeks Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 Airport Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Prices Fork Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4021 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5736
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5736
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Blacksburg, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Blacksburg, VA include Gilbert Linkous Elementary School, Margaret Beeks Elementary School and Prices Fork Elementary School. Blacksburg has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public preschools are located in Blacksburg?
3 public preschools are located in Blacksburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Blacksburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Blacksburg include: Margaret Beeks Elementary School vs. Gilbert Linkous Elementary School, Prices Fork Elementary School vs. Gilbert Linkous Elementary School, Gilbert Linkous Elementary School vs. Margaret Beeks Elementary School
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