For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,244 students in Southampton County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Southampton County, VA are Nottoway Elementary School, Meherrin Elementary School and Capron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southampton 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 73% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Southampton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Southampton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nottoway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13093 Ivor Rd.
Sedley, VA 23878
(757) 859-6539
Sedley, VA 23878
(757) 859-6539
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Meherrin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28600 Grays Shop Rd.
Newsoms, VA 23874
(757) 654-6461
Newsoms, VA 23874
(757) 654-6461
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Capron Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18414 Southampton Pky
Capron, VA 23829
(434) 658-4348
Capron, VA 23829
(434) 658-4348
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #44.
Riverdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31023 Camp Parkway
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 562-3007
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 562-3007
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Southampton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Deerfield Cor Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21360 Deerfield Dr
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4368
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4368
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Divers Center For Womensouthamp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14516 Old Belfield Rd
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southampton Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14545 Old Belfield Rd
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southampton Intensive Treat Ct (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14380 Terrapin Dr
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southampton Recep. & Classif. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
15172 Old Belfield Rd
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4171
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4171
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Southampton County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Southampton County, VA include Nottoway Elementary School, Meherrin Elementary School and Capron Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Southampton County?
4 public preschools are located in Southampton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Southampton County?
Southampton County public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Southampton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Southampton County include: Nottoway Elementary School vs. Meherrin Elementary School, Meherrin Elementary School vs. Nottoway Elementary School, Riverdale Elementary School vs. Meherrin Elementary School
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