For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,899 students in 24502, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 24502, VA are Leesville Road Elementary School, Tomahawk Elementary School and Sandusky Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 24502 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 24502, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 24502, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leesville Road Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Lewis Way
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-0303
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-0303
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Tomahawk Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Bee Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-4090
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-4090
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
Sandusky Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5828 Apache Ln
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5280
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Sheffield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Kenwood Place
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5290
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5290
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #55.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5230
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5230
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #66.
Perrymont Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 Perrymont Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5250
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 24502, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 24502, VA include Leesville Road Elementary School, Tomahawk Elementary School and Sandusky Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 24502?
6 public preschools are located in 24502.
What is the racial composition of students in 24502?
24502 public preschools minority enrollment is 59% 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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