For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 471 students in Rockbridge County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Rockbridge County, VA are Natural Bridge Elementary School and Fairfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockbridge County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockbridge County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Rockbridge County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natural Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
42 Natural Bridge School Rd.
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2292
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2292
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Fairfield School Rd
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5202
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rockbridge County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Sterrett Rd
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5445
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5445
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Thunder Ridge Juvenile Cor. Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
74 Learning Center Loop
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2536
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2536
Grades: 8-12
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rockbridge County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Rockbridge County, VA include Natural Bridge Elementary School and Fairfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rockbridge County?
2 public preschools are located in Rockbridge County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockbridge County?
Rockbridge County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Rockbridge County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rockbridge County include: Fairfield Elementary School vs. Natural Bridge Elementary School, Natural Bridge Elementary School vs. Fairfield Elementary School
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