For the 2025 school year, there are 42 public preschools serving 20,973 students in Henrico County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Henrico County, VA are Gayton Elementary School, Rivers Edge Elementary School and Twin Hickory Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henrico County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Henrico County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Henrico County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gayton Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12481 Church Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0820
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0820
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Rivers Edge Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11600 Holman Ridge Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 935-6760
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 935-6760
Gr: PK-5 | 725 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Twin Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Twin Hickory Lake Dr
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-4700
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
David A. Kaechele Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5680 Pouncey Tract Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8080
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Shady Grove Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12200 Wyndham Lake Dr
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-0825
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-0825
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Nuckols Farm Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12351 Graham Meadows Dr
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0840
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0840
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Short Pump Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3425 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0812
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0812
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Tuckahoe Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Forest Ave
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3765
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3765
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Colonial Trail Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12101 Bacova Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-0055
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-0055
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Echo Lake Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 Francistown Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 527-4672
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 527-4672
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Chamberlayne Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8200 St Charles Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Pemberton Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2660
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Three Chopt Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Skipwith Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3755
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3755
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Glen Allen Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11101 Mill Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 756-3040
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 756-3040
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1515.
Mary Munford Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 Westmoreland Street
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Jackson Davis Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8801 Nesslewood Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1717.
Springfield Park Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4301 Fort Mchenry Pkwy
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 527-4630
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 527-4630
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
Sandston Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7 Naglee Ave
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4055
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4055
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
Maude Trevvett Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Trevvett Dr
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Linwood Holton Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W. Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Seven Pines Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Beulah Rd
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4065
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4065
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2222.
Maybeury Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Maybeury Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 750-2650
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 750-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2323.
Ruby F. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2424.
R.c. Longan Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9200 Mapleview Ave
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2525.
Skipwith Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Skipwith Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4650
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2626.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Charles St
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 673-3775
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 673-3775
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2727.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10960 Greenwood Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 261-2970
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 261-2970
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2828.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Cedar Croft St
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5050
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2929.
Pinchbeck Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Gaskins Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2670
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2670
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3030.
Henry D. Ward Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3131.
Longdale Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9500 Norfolk St
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 261-5095
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 261-5095
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3232.
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Galaxie Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 805 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
Cashell Donahoe Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Graves Rd
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4035
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4035
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3434.
Dumbarton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9000 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3030
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3535.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Williamsburg Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8765
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8765
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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Henrico County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9400 Quioccasin Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Gr: 6-8 | 1,102 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
8801 Nesslewood Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Excel Achievement Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
201 East Nine Mile Rd
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4095
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4095
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,617 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,966 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Hermitage Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3020
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3020
7300 Galaxie Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
9200 Mapleview Ave
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Gr: PK-2 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
7800 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Gr: 6-8 | 1,022 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Mt. Vernon Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7850 Carousel Ln
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4660
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4660
Gr: 6-8
Real School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Gr: 4-8 | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Richmond Day Reporting Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3018 West Clay St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
6901 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Gr: 6-8 | 1,464 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Thirteen Acres Special Education Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3801 Hermitage Rd.
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
2300 Trevvett Dr
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
2910 Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,585 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Henrico County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Henrico County, VA include Gayton Elementary School, Rivers Edge Elementary School and Twin Hickory Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Henrico County?
42 public preschools are located in Henrico County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henrico County?
Henrico County public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Henrico County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Henrico County include: Rivers Edge Elementary School vs. Shady Grove Elementary School, Cashell Donahoe Elementary School vs. Henry D. Ward Elementary School, Sandston Elementary School vs. Seven Pines Elementary School
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