For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 422 students in Essex County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Essex County, VA is Tappahannock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex County, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Essex County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tappahannock Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Elementary School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-5301
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-5301
Gr: PK-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Essex County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Essex County, VA include Tappahannock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Essex County?
1 public preschools are located in Essex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County?
Essex County public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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