For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,753 students in Martinsville, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Martinsville, VA are Rich Acres Elementary School, G.w. Carver Elementary School and Meadow View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martinsville, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Martinsville have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Martinsville, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rich Acres Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Rich Acres School Rd
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-3366
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-3366
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
G.w. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Trott Circle
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 957-2226
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 957-2226
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 Figsboro Road
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 647-7676
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 647-7676
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Mount Olivet Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Lancer Lane
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-1022
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-1022
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
800 Ainsley Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5800
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5800
Gr: PK | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Martinsville, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
710 Smith Rd
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5838
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5838
Gr: 3-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
220 Trott Circle
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 957-2226
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 957-2226
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
800 Ainsley St
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5800
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5800
Gr: K-2 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
746 Indian Trail
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5798
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5798
Gr: K-2 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
340 Ridgedale Dr
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-1668
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-1668
Gr: K-5 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 22%
280 Laurel Park Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 632-7216
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 632-7216
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Martinsville, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Martinsville, VA include Rich Acres Elementary School, G.w. Carver Elementary School and Meadow View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Martinsville?
5 public preschools are located in Martinsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Martinsville?
Martinsville public preschools minority enrollment is 59% 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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