For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,036 students in 24501, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 24501, VA are Dearington Elementary/innovation, William M. Bass Elementary School and Robert S. Payne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 24501 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 24501, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 24501, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dearington Elementary/innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Smyth St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
William M. Bass Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1730 Seabury Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5200
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Robert S. Payne Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Floyd St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5270
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5270
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Mansfield Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 24501, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 24501, VA include Dearington Elementary/innovation, William M. Bass Elementary School and Robert S. Payne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 24501?
4 public preschools are located in 24501.
What is the racial composition of students in 24501?
24501 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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