The average student:teacher ratio in Virginia public preschools is approximately 14:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
10:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Public Preschools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-5
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9051
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9051
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK
4420 Fairfax Drive, Suite 224
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 462-5184
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 462-5184
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Key Center
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
6404 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Kilmer Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
8102 Wolftrap Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK
7510 Lisle Ave
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 506-2219
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 506-2219
Rank: #66.
Council Elementary Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-7
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK
2334 Gallows Rd
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
(703) 876-5291
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
(703) 876-5291
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK
6520 Diana Ln
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 317-1400
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 317-1400
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Banneker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
35231 Snake Hill Rd
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 751-2480
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 751-2480
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK
1401 Old Fredericksburg Rd.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-3677
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-3677
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
18048 Lincoln Rd
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2430
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2430
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK
101 Shepherds Way
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 368-2559
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 368-2559
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Aldie Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
23269 Meetinghouse Ln
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 957-4380
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 957-4380
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
4401 N Henderson Rd
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 228-6288
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 228-6288
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Dearington Elementary/innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
210 Smyth St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
3500 South 23rd Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-5825
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-5825
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
20 Fairfield School Rd
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5202
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5202
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Fries Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-7
114 E Main St
Fries, VA 24330
(276) 744-7201
Fries, VA 24330
(276) 744-7201
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Grayson Highlands
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-7
6459 Troutdale Hwy.
Troutdale, VA 24378
(276) 579-2235
Troutdale, VA 24378
(276) 579-2235
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
54 S Kerr St
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 751-2570
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 751-2570
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
520 W 29th St
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3500
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3500
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Little Run Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
4511 Olley Ln
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 503-3500
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 503-3500
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Mount Airy Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
100 Mt Airy Elementary Cir
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1816
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1816
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-2
543 E. Olney Rd
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 628-2588
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 628-2588
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
1306 S Quincy St
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5830
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5830
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
1616 Nineteenth Street Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2751
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2751
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Rocky Mount Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
555 School Board Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5040
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5040
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
St. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-4
2434 St. Charles Road
Saint Charles, VA 24282
(276) 383-4531
Saint Charles, VA 24282
(276) 383-4531
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Sontag Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
3101 Sontag Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5667
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5667
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
200 W Church Rd
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4580
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4580
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
242 Teas Rd
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 677-3311
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 677-3311
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Sugarland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
65 Sugarland Run Dr
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4460
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4460
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Swords Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-7
3867 Swords Creek Rd.
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(276) 991-0016
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(276) 991-0016
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
600 Mansfield Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300
Rank: #35 - 6835. - 68.
Belview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
3187 Peppers Ferry Rd
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 633-3200
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 633-3200
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average public preschools student:teacher ratio?
The Virginia average public preschools student:teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2025.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Virginia?
The best top ranked public preschools in Virginia include Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School, Integration Station and Key Center.
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