For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 651 students in Nelson County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Nelson County, VA are Rockfish River Elementary School and Tye River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelson County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Nelson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Nelson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockfish River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Chapel Hollow Rd
Afton, VA 22920
(434) 361-1791
Afton, VA 22920
(434) 361-1791
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Tye River Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5198 Thomas Nelson Hwy
Arrington, VA 22922
(434) 263-8960
Arrington, VA 22922
(434) 263-8960
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Nelson County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Nelson County, VA include Rockfish River Elementary School and Tye River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nelson County?
2 public preschools are located in Nelson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County?
Nelson County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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