Best Chatham Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 419 students in Chatham, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chatham, VA are Union Hall Elementary School and Chatham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatham, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Chatham have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Chatham, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Hall Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Union Hall Cir
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 724-7010
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
245 Chatham Elementary Lane
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-6461
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chatham, Virginia

Chatham, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1541 Concord Rd
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
475 Green Rock Ln
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chatham, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chatham, VA include Union Hall Elementary School and Chatham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chatham?
2 public preschools are located in Chatham.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham?
Chatham public preschools minority enrollment is 33% 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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