For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 988 students in Emporia, VA.
The top ranked public preschool in Emporia, VA is Greensville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emporia, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Emporia have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Emporia, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greensville Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Sussex Dr
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 336-0907
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 336-0907
Grades: PK-5
| 988 students
Emporia, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
515 Belfield Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5566
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5566
Grades: 5
| 145 students
Zion Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1314 Lowground Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-4400
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Emporia, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Emporia, VA include Greensville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Emporia?
1 public preschools are located in Emporia.
What is the racial composition of students in Emporia?
Emporia public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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