For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 312 students in Goochland, VA.
The top ranked public preschool in Goochland, VA is Byrd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goochland, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Goochland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Goochland, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Byrd Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2704 Hadensville Fife Rd
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5380
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5380
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Goochland, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3150 River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
James River Juvenile Detention Home (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 880
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-4214
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-4214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Va Correctional Center For Women (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2841river Rd West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 784-3582
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 784-3582
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Goochland, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Goochland, VA include Byrd Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Goochland?
1 public preschools are located in Goochland.
What is the racial composition of students in Goochland?
Goochland public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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