For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,966 students in Mecklenburg County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mecklenburg County, VA are South Hill Elementary School, Clarksville Elementary School and Lacrosse Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mecklenburg County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Mecklenburg County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mecklenburg County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hill Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Plank Road
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-8134
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-8134
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Clarksville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6825 Skipwith Road
Skipwith, VA 23968
(434) 374-8668
Skipwith, VA 23968
(434) 374-8668
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Lacrosse Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 School Circle
La Crosse, VA 23950
(434) 757-7374
La Crosse, VA 23950
(434) 757-7374
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Chase City Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5450 Highway Forty-seven
Chase City, VA 23924
(434) 372-4770
Chase City, VA 23924
(434) 372-4770
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Mecklenburg County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baskerville Correctional Center Unit #4 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4150 Hayes Mill Rd
Baskerville, VA 23915
(804) 447-3857
Baskerville, VA 23915
(804) 447-3857
250 Middle School Road
Skipwith, VA 23968
(434) 372-3266
Skipwith, VA 23968
(434) 372-3266
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
175 Mayfield Drive
Boydton, VA 23917
(434) 738-6220
Boydton, VA 23917
(434) 738-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
500 Gordon Lake Rd
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3075
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3075
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Mecklenburg Rec & Classifica (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
960 Prison Rd
Boydton, VA 23917
(434) 738-6114
Boydton, VA 23917
(434) 738-6114
205 Park View Circle
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3435
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3435
Gr: 9-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Phoenix Academy (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
24 West Cross Road
Baskerville, VA 23915
(434) 374-1708
Baskerville, VA 23915
(434) 374-1708
1050 Plank Rd
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-4373
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-4373
Gr: PK-2 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mecklenburg County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mecklenburg County, VA include South Hill Elementary School, Clarksville Elementary School and Lacrosse Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mecklenburg County?
4 public preschools are located in Mecklenburg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mecklenburg County?
Mecklenburg County public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Mecklenburg County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mecklenburg County include: South Hill Elementary School vs. Lacrosse Elementary School, Chase City Elementary School vs. Clarksville Elementary School, Lacrosse Elementary School vs. South Hill Elementary School
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