Best Halifax County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,660 students in Halifax County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Halifax County, VA are Scottsburg Elementary School, Clays Mill Elementary School and Cluster Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Halifax County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Halifax County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Halifax County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scottsburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1010 Scottsburg School Trail
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 454-6454
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Clays Mill Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Clays Mill School Dr
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 476-3022
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Cluster Springs Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7091 Huell Matthews Hwy.
Alton, VA 24520
(434) 517-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Meadville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Meadville School Loop
Nathalie, VA 24577
(434) 349-1012
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Sinai Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Sinai Elementary Drive
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-6193
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Sydnor Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Sydnor Jennings Rd
Nathalie, VA 24577
(434) 349-1013
Gr: PK-5 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
1927 Jeffress Blvd.
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Halifax County, VA

Halifax County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
'Test' school
Clover, VA 24534
(234) 545-7456
Gr: PK
601 Marshall Ave
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4248
Gr: 3-6 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1011 Cluster Springs Elementar
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4121
Gr: PK | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
1011 Cluster Springs Elem Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4682
Gr: 4-6 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
315 S. Main St
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-2171
1200 Farm Rd
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 572-1808
722 Mountain Road
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-3021
Gr: K-2 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Pace Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
315 S Main St
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-5518
1011 South Of Dan Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4233
Gr: K-3 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1010 School House Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 753-7000
Gr: K-6 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
1011 Virgilina School Rd
Virgilina, VA 24598
(434) 585-8000
Gr: K-6 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 14%
1927 Jeffress Blvd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
Gr: K-2 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
1010 Wilson Memorial Sch Loop
Vernon Hill, VA 24597
(434) 476-3000
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Halifax County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Halifax County, VA include Scottsburg Elementary School, Clays Mill Elementary School and Cluster Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Halifax County?
7 public preschools are located in Halifax County.
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax County?
Halifax County public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Halifax County are often viewed compared to one another?

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