For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,284 students in Caroline County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Caroline County, VA are Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Bowling Green Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caroline County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Caroline County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Caroline County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18101 Clark & York Blvd
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-0175
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-0175
Gr: PK-5 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9075 Chance Place
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-2171
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-2171
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Bowling Green Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17502 New Baltimore Road
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 596-2391
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 596-2391
Gr: PK-5 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Caroline County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Caroline County, VA include Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Bowling Green Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Caroline County?
3 public preschools are located in Caroline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caroline County?
Caroline County public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Caroline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Caroline County include: Madison Elementary School vs. Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Lewis And Clark Elementary School vs. Madison Elementary School, Bowling Green Elementary School vs. Madison Elementary School
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