For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,029 students in Lorton, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lorton, VA are Laurel Hill Elementary School, Gunston Elementary School and Lorton Station Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lorton, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Lorton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lorton, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8390 Laurel Crest Dr.
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 551-5300
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 551-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Gunston Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10100 Gunston Rd
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 541-3600
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 541-3600
Gr: PK-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Lorton Station Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9298 Lewis Chapel Rd.
Lorton, VA 22079
(571) 642-6000
Lorton, VA 22079
(571) 642-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Lorton, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8101 Lorton Rd.
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 446-2100
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 446-2100
Gr: PK | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lorton, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lorton, VA include Laurel Hill Elementary School, Gunston Elementary School and Lorton Station Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lorton?
3 public preschools are located in Lorton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lorton?
Lorton public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Lorton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lorton include: Gunston Elementary School vs. Lorton Station Elementary School, Laurel Hill Elementary School vs. Lorton Station Elementary School, Lorton Station Elementary School vs. Gunston Elementary School
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