For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,916 students in Scott County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Scott County, VA are Hilton Elementary School, Weber City Elementary School and Yuma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 Academy Rd., Highway 58
Hiltons, VA 24258
(276) 386-7430
Hiltons, VA 24258
(276) 386-7430
Grades: PK-6
| 153 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Weber City Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
322 Jennings St
Weber City, VA 24290
(276) 386-7981
Weber City, VA 24290
(276) 386-7981
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Yuma Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Grover Cleveland Lane
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-3109
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-3109
Grades: PK-6
| 192 students
Rank: #44.
Duffield-pattonsville Primary
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
663 Duffield-pattonsville High
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 431-2244
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 431-2244
Grades: PK-4
| 294 students
Rank: #55.
Shoemaker Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
218 Shoemaker Dr
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7002
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7002
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #66.
Nickelsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11415 Nickesville Hwy, Highway
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2676
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2676
Grades: PK-7
| 294 students
Rank: #77.
Dungannon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
113 Fifth Avenue, Highway 65 A
Dungannon, VA 24245
(276) 467-2281
Dungannon, VA 24245
(276) 467-2281
Grades: PK-7
| 137 students
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
214 Big Stoney Creek Road
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2471
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2471
Grades: PK-2
| 89 students
Stem For Life Governor's Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
One School Board Drive
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 889-6518
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 889-6518
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hwy 58 And Stroute 421
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 546-1337
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 546-1337
Grades: PK-5
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Scott County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Scott County, VA include Hilton Elementary School, Weber City Elementary School and Yuma Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Scott County?
7 public preschools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Scott County include: Weber City Elementary School vs. Shoemaker Elementary School, Duffield-pattonsville Primary vs. Shoemaker Elementary School, Shoemaker Elementary School vs. Weber City Elementary School
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