For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,229 students in 24551, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 24551, VA are Forest Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and New London Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 24551 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 24551, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 24551, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
One Scholar Lane
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2681
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2681
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Patriot Place
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 534-6159
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 534-6159
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
New London Academy Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12400 E Lynchburg-salem Trnpk
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2177
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2177
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 24551, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 24551, VA include Forest Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and New London Academy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 24551?
3 public preschools are located in 24551.
What is the racial composition of students in 24551?
24551 public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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