For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,784 students in 22601, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 22601, VA are Frederick Douglass Elementary School, John Kerr Elementary School and Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 22601 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 22601, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 22601, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Cedarmeade Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7656
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7656
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
John Kerr Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
427 Meadow Branch Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3945
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3945
Gr: PK-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Virginia Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-6330
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-6330
Gr: PK-4 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Garland R. Quarles Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 S Loudoun St
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3575
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3575
Gr: PK-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 22601, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 22601, VA include Frederick Douglass Elementary School, John Kerr Elementary School and Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 22601?
4 public preschools are located in 22601.
What is the racial composition of students in 22601?
22601 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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