For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,137 students in Radford, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Radford, VA are Indian Valley Elementary School, Belview Elementary School and Riverlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Radford, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Radford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Radford, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4130 Indian Valley Rd Nw
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 745-9420
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 745-9420
Grades: PK-7
| 128 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Belview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3187 Peppers Ferry Rd
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 633-3200
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 633-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Riverlawn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Beth Nelson Drive
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 643-0748
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 643-0748
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Twelfth St
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3652
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3652
Grades: PK-2
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Radford, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Radford, VA include Indian Valley Elementary School, Belview Elementary School and Riverlawn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Radford?
4 public preschools are located in Radford.
What is the racial composition of students in Radford?
Radford public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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