For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,818 students in Smyth County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Smyth County, VA are Saltville Elementary School, Rich Valley Elementary School and Marion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smyth County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Smyth County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Smyth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saltville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1013 E Main St
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-4751
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-4751
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Rich Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
196 Long Hollow Rd
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3314
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3314
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Rank: #33.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Star Mountain Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
242 Teas Rd
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 677-3311
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 677-3311
Grades: PK-5
| 100 students
Rank: #55.
Atkins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5903 Lee Hwy
Atkins, VA 24311
(276) 783-3366
Atkins, VA 24311
(276) 783-3366
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #66.
Chilhowie Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 East Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8220
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Point Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Oak Point Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-2609
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-2609
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Smyth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Marion Correctional Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
110 Wright St
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
848 Stage St
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 783-2459
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 783-2459
Grades: PK-8
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Smyth County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Smyth County, VA include Saltville Elementary School, Rich Valley Elementary School and Marion Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Smyth County?
7 public preschools are located in Smyth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smyth County?
Smyth County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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