For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,053 students in Purcellville, VA. The top ranked public preschools in Purcellville, VA are Emerick Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Woodgrove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Purcellville, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 93% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Purcellville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Purcellville, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerick Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
440 S Nursery Ave
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 571-2440
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 571-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18048 Lincoln Rd
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2430
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2430
Grades: PK-5
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
Woodgrove High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36811 Allder School Road
Purcellville, VA 20132
(571) 751-2600
Purcellville, VA 20132
(571) 751-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 1,542 students
Purcellville, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
37110 Charles Town Pike
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Purcellville, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Purcellville, VA include Emerick Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Woodgrove High School. Purcellville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public preschools are located in Purcellville?
3 public preschools are located in Purcellville.
What is the racial composition of students in Purcellville?
Purcellville public preschools minority enrollment is 23% 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 Purcellville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Purcellville include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Emerick Elementary School, Emerick Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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