For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,036 students in Montgomery County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, VA are Gilbert Linkous Elementary School, Margaret Beeks Elementary School and Prices Fork Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Montgomery County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
813 Toms Creek Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Margaret Beeks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 Airport Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Prices Fork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4021 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5736
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5736
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Falling Branch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
735 Falling Branch Rd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #55.
Auburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1760 Auburn School Dr.
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 381-6521
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 381-6521
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Eastern Montgomery Ln.
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: n/an/a
Christiansburg Primary
Magnet School
240 Betty Drive
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Grades: PK-2
| 405 students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5201 Tango Ln
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2291
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2291
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
New River Valley Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
650 Wades Ln.
Christiansburg, VA 24703
(276) 381-0097
Christiansburg, VA 24703
(276) 381-0097
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4390 Riffe St
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2208
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2208
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, VA include Gilbert Linkous Elementary School, Margaret Beeks Elementary School and Prices Fork Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery County?
7 public preschools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% 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 Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Montgomery County include: Eastern Montgomery Elementary School vs. Falling Branch Elementary School, Falling Branch Elementary School vs. Eastern Montgomery Elementary School, Margaret Beeks Elementary School vs. Gilbert Linkous Elementary School
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