Best Public Preschools in Amherst County (2025-26)

Best Amherst County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,854 students in Amherst County, VA.

The top-ranked public preschools in Amherst County, VA are Amherst Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School and Elon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Amherst County, VA public preschools have an score of 63% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and score of 59% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Amherst County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Amherst County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Amherst Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
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156 Davis St
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9704

Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: #22.

Temperance Elementary School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
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1981 Lowesville Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2811

Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #33.

Elon Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
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147 Younger Dr
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 528-6496

Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #44.

Amelon Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
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132 Amer Court
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 528-6498

Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #55.

Central Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
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575 Union Hill Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9700

Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #66.

Madison Heights Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
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287 Learning Lane
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 846-2151

Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Amherst County, VA

Amherst County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Pleasant View Elementary School (Closed 2018)

229 Dancing Creek Rd
Monroe, VA 24574
(434) 528-6492

Gr: PK-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Amherst County, VA?

The top-ranked public preschools in Amherst County, VA include Amherst Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School and Elon Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Amherst County?

6 public preschools are located in Amherst County.

What is the racial composition of students in Amherst County?

Amherst County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Which public preschools in Amherst County are often viewed compared to one another?