For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 229 students in New Castle, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in New Castle, VA is Mccleary Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% 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 New Castle, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccleary Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25345 Craigs Creek Road, Hwy 6
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5173
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5173
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in New Castle, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in New Castle, VA include Mccleary Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in New Castle?
1 public preschools are located in New Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public preschools minority enrollment is 1% 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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