For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,899 students in 24502, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 24502, VA are Tomahawk Elementary School, Leesville Road Elementary School and Sandusky Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 24502 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 24502, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 24502, VA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tomahawk Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 Bee Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-4090
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Leesville Road Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Lewis Way
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-0303
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-0303
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Sandusky Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5828 Apache Ln
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5280
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Sheffield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Kenwood Place
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5290
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5230
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Perrymont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 Perrymont Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5250
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 24502, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 24502, VA include Tomahawk Elementary School, Leesville Road Elementary School and Sandusky Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 24502?
6 public preschools are located in 24502.
What is the racial composition of students in 24502?
24502 public preschools minority enrollment is 59% 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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