Best 22026 Virginia Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,741 students in 22026, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 22026, VA are Covington-harper Elementary School, Mary Williams Elementary School and Swans Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 22026 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 22026, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 22026, VA Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Covington-harper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2500 River Heritage Blvd.
Dumfries, VA 22026
(571) 466-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Mary Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-8376
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Swans Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17700 Wayside Dr.
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0930
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Dumfries Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3990 Cameron St
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-3101
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 22026, VA?
How many public preschools are located in 22026?
4 public preschools are located in 22026.
What is the racial composition of students in 22026?
22026 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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