For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 580 students in Marshall, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Marshall, VA are W.g. Coleman Elementary School and Claude Thompson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Marshall have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Marshall, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W.g. Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4096 Zulla Road
Marshall, VA 20116
(540) 422-7550
Marshall, VA 20116
(540) 422-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Claude Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3284 Rectortown Rd
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 422-7690
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 422-7690
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Marshall, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 117
Marshall, VA 20116
(540) 364-1551
Marshall, VA 20116
(540) 364-1551
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Marshall, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Marshall, VA include W.g. Coleman Elementary School and Claude Thompson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marshall?
2 public preschools are located in Marshall.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall?
Marshall public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Marshall are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marshall include: W.g. Coleman Elementary School vs. Claude Thompson Elementary School, Claude Thompson Elementary School vs. W.g. Coleman Elementary School
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