For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,249 students in Lee County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lee County, VA are Flatwoods Elementary School, St. Charles Elementary School and Rose Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flatwoods Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 Flatwoods School Road
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-2799
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-2799
Gr: PK-4 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
St. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2434 St. Charles Road
Saint Charles, VA 24282
(276) 383-4531
Saint Charles, VA 24282
(276) 383-4531
Gr: PK-4 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Rose Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Rose Hill Drive
Rose Hill, VA 24281
(276) 445-4094
Rose Hill, VA 24281
(276) 445-4094
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Elk Knob Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
148 Hornet Loop
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1837
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1837
Gr: PK-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Dryden Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
176 School House Ridge Road
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 546-4443
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 546-4443
Gr: PK-4 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hwy 58
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-5311
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-5311
Gr: PK-7 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Stroute 606
Keokee, VA 24265
(276) 565-0637
Keokee, VA 24265
(276) 565-0637
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
201 Middle School Dr
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lee County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lee County, VA include Flatwoods Elementary School, St. Charles Elementary School and Rose Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lee County?
5 public preschools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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