For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 996 students in Carroll County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Carroll County, VA are Fancy Gap Elementary School, St. Paul and Hillsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Carroll County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fancy Gap Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
63 Winding Ridge Rd
Fancy Gap, VA 24328
(276) 728-7504
Fancy Gap, VA 24328
(276) 728-7504
Grades: PK-5
| 131 students
Rank: #22.
St. Paul
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
231 Flower Gap Road
Cana, VA 24317
(276) 755-3512
Cana, VA 24317
(276) 755-3512
Grades: PK-7
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsville Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
90 Patriot Lane
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-7312
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-7312
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Gladesboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7845 Snake Creek
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 398-2493
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 398-2493
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1036 North Main St
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-4211
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-4211
Grades: 8-9
| 619 students
Carroll County Public School D
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-3191
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-3191
Grades: K-8
| 347 students
Southwestern Va Tr Center Ep (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
160 Training Center Road
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-3121
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-3121
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Carroll County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Carroll County, VA include Fancy Gap Elementary School, St. Paul and Hillsville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carroll County?
4 public preschools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Carroll County include: St. Paul vs. Fancy Gap Elementary School, Fancy Gap Elementary School vs. St. Paul, Fancy Gap Elementary School vs. Hillsville Elementary School
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