For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,855 students in Powhatan, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Powhatan, VA are Powhatan Elementary School, Flat Rock Elementary School and Pocahontas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powhatan, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Powhatan have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Powhatan, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Powhatan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4111 Old Buckingham Rd
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5730
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5730
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2210 Batterson Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Pocahontas Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4294 Anderson Hwy
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5717
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5717
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Powhatan, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4290 Anderson Hwy.
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
Gr: 6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Powhatan Voc. Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Powhatan, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Powhatan, VA include Powhatan Elementary School, Flat Rock Elementary School and Pocahontas Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Powhatan?
3 public preschools are located in Powhatan.
What is the racial composition of students in Powhatan?
Powhatan public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Powhatan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Powhatan include: Powhatan Elementary School vs. Pocahontas Elementary School, Powhatan Elementary School vs. Flat Rock Elementary School, Flat Rock Elementary School vs. Powhatan Elementary School
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