For the 2025 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 57% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 66% 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 more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mecklenburg County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1290 Plank Road
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-8134
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-8134
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
Clarksville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6825 Skipwith Road
Skipwith, VA 23968
(434) 374-8668
Skipwith, VA 23968
(434) 374-8668
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Lacrosse Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 School Circle
La Crosse, VA 23950
(434) 757-7374
La Crosse, VA 23950
(434) 757-7374
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #44.
Chase City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5450 Highway Forty-seven
Chase City, VA 23924
(434) 372-4770
Chase City, VA 23924
(434) 372-4770
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Mecklenburg County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6825 Skipwith Road
Skipwith, VA 23968
(434) 372-5177
Skipwith, VA 23968
(434) 372-5177
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
250 Middle School Road
Skipwith, VA 23968
(434) 372-3266
Skipwith, VA 23968
(434) 372-3266
Grades: 6-8
| 363 students
175 Mayfield Drive
Boydton, VA 23917
(434) 738-6220
Boydton, VA 23917
(434) 738-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
500 Gordon Lake Rd
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3075
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3075
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Mecklenburg Rec & Classifica (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
960 Prison Rd
Boydton, VA 23917
(434) 738-6114
Boydton, VA 23917
(434) 738-6114
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
205 Park View Circle
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3435
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3435
Grades: 9-12
| 842 students
1050 Plank Rd
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-4373
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-4373
Grades: PK-2
| 272 students
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 more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (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, Lacrosse Elementary School vs. South Hill Elementary School, Clarksville Elementary School vs. Lacrosse Elementary School
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