For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 904 students in Rocky Mount, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Rocky Mount, VA are Sontag Elementary School, Lee M. Waid Elementary School and Rocky Mount Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rocky Mount, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Rocky Mount have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Rocky Mount, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sontag Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3101 Sontag Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5667
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5667
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Lee M. Waid Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 E Court Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5736
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5736
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mount Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 School Board Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5040
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rocky Mount, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
375 Middle School Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Grades: 6
| n/a students
150 Technology Dr
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5446
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5446
Grades: 8
| n/a students
225 Middle School Road
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Grades: 7-8
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rocky Mount, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Rocky Mount, VA include Sontag Elementary School, Lee M. Waid Elementary School and Rocky Mount Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rocky Mount?
3 public preschools are located in Rocky Mount.
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Mount?
Rocky Mount public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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