For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 472 students in 23868, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23868, VA are Meherrin Powellton Elementary School and Totaro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23868 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 23868, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23868, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meherrin Powellton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11555 Dry Bread Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 577-5000
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 577-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Totaro Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19350 Christanna Highway
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-3209
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-3209
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
23868, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brunswick Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1147 Planters Rd
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-4131
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-4131
1718 Farmer's Field Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-4324
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-4324
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23868, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23868, VA include Meherrin Powellton Elementary School and Totaro Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23868?
2 public preschools are located in 23868.
What is the racial composition of students in 23868?
23868 public preschools minority enrollment is 83% 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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