For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,322 students in Gloucester County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Gloucester County, VA are Bethel Elementary School, Botetourt Elementary School and Petsworth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gloucester County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Gloucester County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gloucester County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2991 Hickory Fork Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2360
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2360
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Botetourt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6361 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2151
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2151
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #33.
Petsworth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10658 Geo Washington Mem Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-6161
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-6161
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Achilles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9306 Guinea Road
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9140
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9140
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #55.
Abingdon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7087 Powhatan Drive
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9885
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9885
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Gloucester County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mid Peninsula Regional Spec Ed Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Gloucester Co. Public Schools,
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7880
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6099 T C Walker Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-5445
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-5445
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Victory Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
7066 Hayes Shopping Center
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9037
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9037
Grades: 7-8
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gloucester County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Gloucester County, VA include Bethel Elementary School, Botetourt Elementary School and Petsworth Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gloucester County?
5 public preschools are located in Gloucester County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester County?
Gloucester County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Gloucester County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gloucester County include: Bethel Elementary School vs. Achilles Elementary School, Abingdon Elementary School vs. Achilles Elementary School, Achilles Elementary School vs. Bethel Elementary School
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