For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 219 students in Bristol City, VA.
The top ranked public preschool in Bristol City, VA is Washington-lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol City, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Bristol City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bristol City (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington-lee Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 Washington Lee Dr
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5800
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Bristol City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1425 Eads St
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5710
Gr: PK-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
350 Spring Hill Terrace
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5770
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5770
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
2045 Euclid Ave
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5740
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bristol City, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Bristol City, VA include Washington-lee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bristol City?
1 public preschools are located in Bristol City.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol City?
Bristol City public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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