Best Nelson County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 76% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and score of 52% (versus the 66% 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 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Nelson County (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Rockfish River Elementary School

(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
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200 Chapel Hollow Rd
Afton, VA 22920
(434) 361-1791

Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #22.

Tye River Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
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5198 Thomas Nelson Hwy
Arrington, VA 22922
(434) 263-8960

Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

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 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).