For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 818 students in Waynesboro, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Waynesboro, VA is Cassell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesboro, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Waynesboro have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Waynesboro, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cassell Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Rockfish Rd
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7635
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7635
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
937 Fir Street
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4626
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4626
Gr: PK | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waynesboro, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Waynesboro, VA include Cassell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waynesboro?
2 public preschools are located in Waynesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro?
Waynesboro public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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