For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,350 students in Patrick County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Patrick County, VA are Stuart Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School and Woolwine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Patrick County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Patrick County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Patrick County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 Staples Ave
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-7139
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-7139
Gr: PK-7 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5135 Ararat Hwy
Ararat, VA 24053
(276) 251-5271
Ararat, VA 24053
(276) 251-5271
Gr: PK-7 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Woolwine Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9993 Woolwine Hwy
Woolwine, VA 24185
(276) 930-2811
Woolwine, VA 24185
(276) 930-2811
Gr: PK-7 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Patrick Springs Primary
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Elementary Lane
Patrick Springs, VA 24133
(276) 694-3396
Patrick Springs, VA 24133
(276) 694-3396
Gr: PK-3 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Meadows Of Dan Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3003 Jeb Stuart Hwy
Meadows Of Dan, VA 24120
(276) 952-2424
Meadows Of Dan, VA 24120
(276) 952-2424
Gr: PK-7 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Patrick County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Patrick County, VA include Stuart Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School and Woolwine Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Patrick County?
5 public preschools are located in Patrick County.
What is the racial composition of students in Patrick County?
Patrick County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Patrick County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Patrick County include: Meadows Of Dan Elementary School vs. Blue Ridge Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School vs. Meadows Of Dan Elementary School
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