For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,867 students in Amherst County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Amherst County, VA are Amherst Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School and Elon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Amherst County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Amherst County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
156 Davis St
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9704
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9704
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Temperance Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1981 Lowesville Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2811
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2811
Grades: PK-5
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
Elon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 Younger Dr
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 528-6496
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 528-6496
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Amelon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
132 Amer Court
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 528-6498
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 528-6498
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
575 Union Hill Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9700
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9700
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #66.
Madison Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
287 Learning Lane
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 846-2151
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 846-2151
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Amherst County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
229 Dancing Creek Rd
Monroe, VA 24574
(434) 528-6492
Monroe, VA 24574
(434) 528-6492
Grades: PK-5
| 45 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Amherst County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Amherst County, VA include Amherst Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School and Elon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Amherst County?
6 public preschools are located in Amherst County.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst County?
Amherst County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Amherst County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Amherst County include: Amherst Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Madison Heights Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Amelon Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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