For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,086 students in Stafford County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Stafford County, VA is Ferry Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stafford County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Stafford County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Stafford County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ferry Farm Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Pendleton Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7366
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7366
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Shepherds Way
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 368-2559
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 368-2559
Gr: PK | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
610 Gayle Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 368-2559
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 368-2559
Gr: PK | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Stafford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Stafford Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
384 Eskimo Hill Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(703) 659-2093
Stafford, VA 22554
(703) 659-2093
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Stafford County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Stafford County, VA include Ferry Farm Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Stafford County?
3 public preschools are located in Stafford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stafford County?
Stafford County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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