For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,509 students in Pulaski County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pulaski County, VA are Snowville Elementary School, Pulaski Elementary School and Dublin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pulaski County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Snowville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4858 Lead Mine Rd
Hiwassee, VA 24347
(540) 643-0766
Hiwassee, VA 24347
(540) 643-0766
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Pulaski Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2004 Morehead Lane
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0737
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0737
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Dublin Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Dunlap St
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0337
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0337
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Critzer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Critzer Dr
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0274
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0274
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Pulaski County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3165 Old Greenbrier Road
Draper, VA 24324
(540) 643-0372
Draper, VA 24324
(540) 643-0372
Gr: K-5 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 3%
5470 Lyons Rd
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0639
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 643-0639
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
100 Northwood Dr
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0637
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0637
Gr: K-5 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Pulaski Correctional Center Unit #1 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6698 Old Rte 11
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 831-5840
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 831-5840
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pulaski County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pulaski County, VA include Snowville Elementary School, Pulaski Elementary School and Dublin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pulaski County?
4 public preschools are located in Pulaski County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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