Best Essex County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 67% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and score of 57% (versus the 66% 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 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Essex County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Tappahannock Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
:

Bottom 50%

205 Elementary School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-5301

Gr: PK-4 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

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 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).