For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 788 students in 24450, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 24450, VA are Harrington Waddell Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 24450 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 24450, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 24450, VA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrington Waddell Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Pendleton Place
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5353
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Central Road
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
24450, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2893 Collierstown Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4459
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4459
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 24450, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 24450, VA include Harrington Waddell Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 24450?
2 public preschools are located in 24450.
What is the racial composition of students in 24450?
24450 public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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