Best Franklin City Public Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 485 students in Franklin City, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Franklin City, VA is S.p. Morton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin City, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Franklin City (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S.p. Morton Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Morton Street
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5458
Gr: PK-6 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Franklin City, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin City, VA include S.p. Morton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin City?
1 public preschools are located in Franklin City.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin City?
Franklin City public preschools minority enrollment is 87% 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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