For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,263 students in Abingdon, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Abingdon, VA are Watauga Elementary School, Greendale Elementary School and Abingdon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abingdon, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Abingdon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Abingdon, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watauga Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23181 Watauga Rd
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 739-3600
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 739-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Greendale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13092 Mcguffie Rd
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3500
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19431 Woodland Hills Rd
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3400
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Abingdon, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career & Technical Education Center (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
850 Thompson Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3140
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Abingdon, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Abingdon, VA include Watauga Elementary School, Greendale Elementary School and Abingdon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Abingdon?
3 public preschools are located in Abingdon.
What is the racial composition of students in Abingdon?
Abingdon public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Abingdon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Abingdon include: Abingdon Elementary School vs. Watauga Elementary School, Watauga Elementary School vs. Abingdon Elementary School, Greendale Elementary School vs. Watauga Elementary School
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