For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,128 students in Westmoreland County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Westmoreland County, VA are Colonial Beach Elementary School, Washington District Elementary School and Cople Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westmoreland County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Westmoreland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Westmoreland County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colonial Beach Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 First Street
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9897
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9897
Gr: PK-7 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Washington District Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
454 Oak Grove Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Cople Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7114 Cople Highway
Hague, VA 22469
(804) 472-2081
Hague, VA 22469
(804) 472-2081
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Westmoreland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
454 Oak Grove Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Westmoreland County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Westmoreland County, VA include Colonial Beach Elementary School, Washington District Elementary School and Cople Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Westmoreland County?
3 public preschools are located in Westmoreland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Westmoreland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Westmoreland County include: Washington District Elementary School vs. Colonial Beach Elementary School, Colonial Beach Elementary School vs. Washington District Elementary School
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