For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 494 students in 23868, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 23868, VA are Meherrin Powellton Elementary School and Totaro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23868 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23868, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23868, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meherrin Powellton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11555 Dry Bread Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 577-5000
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 577-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Totaro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19350 Christanna Highway
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-3209
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-3209
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
23868, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brunswick Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1147 Planters Rd
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-4131
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-4131
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1718 Farmer's Field Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-4324
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-4324
Grades: PK-6
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 23868, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23868, VA include Meherrin Powellton Elementary School and Totaro Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23868?
2 public preschools are located in 23868.
What is the racial composition of students in 23868?
23868 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% 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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