Best Public Preschools in Chester, VA (2025-26)

Best Chester Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,515 students in Chester, VA.

The top ranked public preschools in Chester, VA are Elizabeth Scott Elementary School, Enon Elementary School and Ecoff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Chester, VA public preschools have an score of 64% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and score of 58% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Chester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Chester, VA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Elizabeth Scott Elementary School

(Math: 79% | Reading: 56%)
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813 Beginners Trail Loop
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4660

Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #22.

Enon Elementary School

(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
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2001 E. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-5720

Gr: PK-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: #33.

Ecoff Elementary School

(Math: 68% | Reading: 60-64%)
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5200 Ecoff Ave.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6185

Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #44.

Harrowgate Elementary School

(Math: 55% | Reading: 60-64%)
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4000 Cougar Trail
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 520-6015

Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #55.

C.c. Wells Elementary School

(Math: 54% | Reading: 55-59%)
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13101 S. Chester Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6265

Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #66.

C.e. Curtis Elementary School

(Math: 57% | Reading: 45-49%)
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3600 W Hundred Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6175

Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Rank: n/an/a

Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy

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155501 Harrowgate Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 748-1405

Gr: PK | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chester, Virginia

Chester, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Chester Middle School (Closed 2011)

3900 West Hundred Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6145

Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Chester, VA?

The top ranked public preschools in Chester, VA include Elizabeth Scott Elementary School, Enon Elementary School and Ecoff Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Chester?

7 public preschools are located in Chester.

What is the racial composition of students in Chester?

Chester public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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