For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,855 students in Powhatan County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Powhatan County, VA are Powhatan Elementary School, Flat Rock Elementary School and Pocahontas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powhatan County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Powhatan County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Powhatan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powhatan Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4111 Old Buckingham Rd
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5730
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5730
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2210 Batterson Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Rank: #33.
Pocahontas Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4294 Anderson Hwy
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5717
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5717
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Powhatan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4290 Anderson Hwy.
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
Grades: 6
| 337 students
Powhatan Voc. Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Powhatan County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Powhatan County, VA include Powhatan Elementary School, Flat Rock Elementary School and Pocahontas Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Powhatan County?
3 public preschools are located in Powhatan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Powhatan County?
Powhatan County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Powhatan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Powhatan County include: Powhatan Elementary School vs. Pocahontas Elementary School, Powhatan Elementary School vs. Flat Rock Elementary School, Flat Rock Elementary School vs. Pocahontas Elementary School
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