For the 2024-25 school year, there are 42 public preschools serving 20,527 students in Henrico County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Henrico County, VA are Gayton Elementary School, Twin Hickory Elementary School and Rivers Edge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henrico County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Henrico County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Henrico County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gayton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12481 Church Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0820
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0820
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Twin Hickory Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Twin Hickory Lake Dr
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-4700
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Rivers Edge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11600 Holman Ridge Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 935-6760
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 935-6760
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #44.
David A. Kaechele Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5680 Pouncey Tract Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8080
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8080
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Short Pump Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3425 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0812
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0812
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Nuckols Farm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12351 Graham Meadows Dr
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0840
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0840
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #77.
Shady Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12200 Wyndham Lake Dr
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-0825
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-0825
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #88.
Colonial Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12101 Bacova Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-0055
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-0055
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #99.
Tuckahoe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Forest Ave
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3765
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3765
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #1010.
Chamberlayne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8200 St Charles Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #1111.
Mary Munford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 Westmoreland Street
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1212.
Echo Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Francistown Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 527-4672
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 527-4672
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #1313.
Glen Allen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11101 Mill Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 756-3040
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 756-3040
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Pemberton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Pemberton Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2660
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Three Chopt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Skipwith Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3755
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3755
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #1616.
Springfield Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4301 Fort Mchenry Pkwy
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 527-4630
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 527-4630
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #1717.
Seven Pines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Beulah Rd
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4065
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4065
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #1818.
Maybeury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Maybeury Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 750-2650
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 750-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #1919.
Jackson Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8801 Nesslewood Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #2020.
Linwood Holton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W. Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #2121.
Sandston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Naglee Ave
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4055
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4055
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #2222.
Maude Trevvett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Trevvett Dr
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
R.c. Longan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9200 Mapleview Ave
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ruby F. Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #2525.
Henry D. Ward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #2626.
Skipwith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Skipwith Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4650
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #2727.
Lakeside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Cedar Croft St
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5050
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2828.
Longdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9500 Norfolk St
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 261-5095
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 261-5095
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #2929.
Dumbarton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9000 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3030
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #3030.
Pinchbeck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Gaskins Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2670
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2670
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #3131.
Crestview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Charles St
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 673-3775
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 673-3775
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #3232.
Greenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10960 Greenwood Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 261-2970
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 261-2970
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Cashell Donahoe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Graves Rd
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4035
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4035
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Montrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Williamsburg Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8765
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8765
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #3535.
Fair Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Jennings Rd
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4085
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4085
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
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Henrico County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9400 Quioccasin Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Grades: 6-8
| 1,102 students
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
8801 Nesslewood Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Excel Achievement Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
201 East Nine Mile Rd
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4095
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4095
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Freeman High School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,617 students
Godwin High School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,966 students
Hermitage Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3020
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7300 Galaxie Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
9200 Mapleview Ave
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Grades: PK-2
| 346 students
7800 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Mt. Vernon Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7850 Carousel Ln
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4660
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4660
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
New Start - Basic Alt. Ctr. (Closed 2003)
Alternative School
2206 Mountain Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 553-8236
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 553-8236
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Real School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Grades: 4-8
| 33 students
Richmond Day Reporting Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3018 West Clay St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6901 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Grades: 6-8
| 1,464 students
2300 Trevvett Dr
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Tucker High School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2910 Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,585 students
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Henrico County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Henrico County, VA include Gayton Elementary School, Twin Hickory Elementary School and Rivers Edge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Henrico County?
42 public preschools are located in Henrico County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henrico County?
Henrico County public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Henrico County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Henrico County include: Rivers Edge Elementary School vs. Shady Grove Elementary School, Sandston Elementary School vs. Seven Pines Elementary School, Cashell Donahoe Elementary School vs. Henry D. Ward Elementary School
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