For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 450 students in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Diamond Hill is Robert S. Payne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg, VA include Robert S. Payne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg?
the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg public preschools minority enrollment is 77% 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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