For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,313 students in Buchanan County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Buchanan County, VA are Twin Valley Elementary Middle School, Riverview Elementary Middle School and Hurley Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Buchanan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Buchanan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twin Valley Elementary Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9017 Riverside Drive
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-4537
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-4537
Grades: PK-7
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview Elementary Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27382 Riverside Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1613
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 935-1613
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
Rank: #33.
Hurley Elementary Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6911 Hurley Road
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Hurley, VA 24620
(276) 566-8523
Grades: PK-7
| 322 students
Buchanan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8668 Slate Creek Road
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 244-3200
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 244-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
Keen Mountain Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3402 Kennel Gap Rd
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-7411
Oakwood, VA 24631
(276) 498-7411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
122 School Street
Raven, VA 24639
(276) 964-9437
Raven, VA 24639
(276) 964-9437
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
8433 Lovers Gap Road
Vansant, VA 24656
(276) 597-7552
Vansant, VA 24656
(276) 597-7552
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Buchanan County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Buchanan County, VA include Twin Valley Elementary Middle School, Riverview Elementary Middle School and Hurley Elementary Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in Buchanan County?
3 public preschools are located in Buchanan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan County?
Buchanan County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Buchanan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Buchanan County include: Twin Valley Elementary Middle School vs. Riverview Elementary Middle School, Hurley Elementary Middle School vs. Riverview Elementary Middle School, Riverview Elementary Middle School vs. Twin Valley Elementary Middle School
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