For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,008 students in Radford, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Radford, VA are 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 62% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Radford have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Radford, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Belview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3187 Peppers Ferry Rd
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 633-3200
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 633-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Riverlawn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Beth Nelson Drive
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 643-0748
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 643-0748
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
700 Twelfth St
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3652
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3652
Gr: PK-2 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Radford, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Radford, VA include Belview Elementary School and Riverlawn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Radford?
3 public preschools are located in Radford.
What is the racial composition of students in Radford?
Radford public preschools minority enrollment is 26% 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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