For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 651 students in Nelson County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Nelson County, VA are Rockfish River Elementary School and Tye River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelson 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 52% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Nelson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Nelson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockfish River Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Chapel Hollow Rd
Afton, VA 22920
(434) 361-1791
Afton, VA 22920
(434) 361-1791
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Tye River Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5198 Thomas Nelson Hwy
Arrington, VA 22922
(434) 263-8960
Arrington, VA 22922
(434) 263-8960
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nelson County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nelson County, VA include Rockfish River Elementary School and Tye River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nelson County?
2 public preschools are located in Nelson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County?
Nelson County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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