For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,749 students in Culpeper, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Culpeper, VA are Emerald Hill Elementary School, A.g. Richardson Elementary School and Yowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Culpeper, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Culpeper have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Culpeper, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerald Hill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11245 Rixeyville Rd
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 937-7361
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 937-7361
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #22.
A.g. Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18370 Simms Dr
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0616
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0616
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Yowell Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Yowell Drive
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9484
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9484
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #44.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Sunset Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0713
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0713
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #55.
Pearl Sample Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18480 Simms Dr
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-5448
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-5448
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #66.
Sycamore Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
451 Radio Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-8847
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-8847
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 Old Fredericksburg Rd.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-3677
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-3677
Grades: PK
| 8 students
Culpeper, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Virginia Regional Spec Ed Pgm (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Po Box 999
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 829-2038
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 829-2038
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
G W Carver-pied Technical Ed Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
Po Box 999
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0476
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0476
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Culpeper, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Culpeper, VA include Emerald Hill Elementary School, A.g. Richardson Elementary School and Yowell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Culpeper?
7 public preschools are located in Culpeper.
What is the racial composition of students in Culpeper?
Culpeper public preschools minority enrollment is 55% 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 Culpeper are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Culpeper include: Sycamore Park Elementary School vs. Yowell Elementary School, Yowell Elementary School vs. Sycamore Park Elementary School, Farmington Elementary School vs. Pearl Sample Elementary School
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