For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 692 students in Amherst, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Amherst, VA are Amherst Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
156 Davis St
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9704
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9704
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Temperance Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1981 Lowesville Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2811
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2811
Grades: PK-5
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
575 Union Hill Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9700
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9700
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Amherst, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Amherst, VA include Amherst Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Amherst?
3 public preschools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public preschools minority enrollment is 38% 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 are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Amherst include: Amherst Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Amherst Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School vs. Amherst Elementary School
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