For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,996 students in Lorton, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lorton, VA are Laurel Hill Elementary School, Gunston Elementary School and Lorton Station Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lorton, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Lorton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lorton, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8390 Laurel Crest Dr.
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 551-5300
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 551-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 734 students
Rank: #22.
Gunston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10100 Gunston Rd
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 541-3600
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 541-3600
Grades: PK-6
| 555 students
Rank: #33.
Lorton Station Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9298 Lewis Chapel Rd.
Lorton, VA 22079
(571) 642-6000
Lorton, VA 22079
(571) 642-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 707 students
Lorton, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8101 Lorton Rd.
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 446-2100
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 446-2100
Grades: PK
| 418 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lorton, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lorton, VA include Laurel Hill Elementary School, Gunston Elementary School and Lorton Station Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lorton?
3 public preschools are located in Lorton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lorton?
Lorton public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lorton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lorton include: Gunston Elementary School vs. Lorton Station Elementary School, Lorton Station Elementary School vs. Gunston Elementary School, Laurel Hill Elementary School vs. Lorton Station Elementary School
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