For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 830 students in 24219, VA.
The top ranked public preschool in 24219, VA is Union Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 24219 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 24219, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 24219, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Primary
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2945 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900
Grades: PK-4
| 830 students
24219, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wallen's Ridge Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
272 Dogwood Dr
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-3310
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-3310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 24219, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 24219, VA include Union Primary.
How many public preschools are located in 24219?
1 public preschools are located in 24219.
What is the racial composition of students in 24219?
24219 public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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