For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,449 students in Rockingham County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Rockingham County, VA are Mcgaheysville Elementary School, John W. Wayland Elementary School and South River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockingham County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockingham County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Rockingham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcgaheysville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9508 Spotswood Trail
Mc Gaheysville, VA 22840
(540) 289-3004
Mc Gaheysville, VA 22840
(540) 289-3004
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
John W. Wayland Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 North Main St
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-6081
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-6081
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
South River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Elm Ave
Grottoes, VA 24441
(540) 249-4001
Grottoes, VA 24441
(540) 249-4001
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
Peak View Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
641 Lawyer Rd.
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-7510
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-7510
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Elkton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 B Street
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1511
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1511
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
River Bend Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14556 Rockingham Pike
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-5301
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-5301
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #77.
Linville-edom Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3653 Linville-edom Rd
Linville, VA 22834
(540) 833-6916
Linville, VA 22834
(540) 833-6916
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
Rank: #88.
Cub Run Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1451 South Montevideo Circle
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-5854
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-5854
Grades: PK-5
| 751 students
Rank: #99.
Ottobine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8646 Waggys Creek Rd
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2091
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2091
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #1010.
John C. Myers Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
290 Raider Rd
Broadway, VA 22815
(540) 896-2297
Broadway, VA 22815
(540) 896-2297
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1111.
Fulks Run Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11089 Brocks Gap Rd
Fulks Run, VA 22830
(540) 896-7635
Fulks Run, VA 22830
(540) 896-7635
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Rank: #1212.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 American Legion Dr
Timberville, VA 22853
(540) 896-8956
Timberville, VA 22853
(540) 896-8956
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rockingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dayton Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
290 Mill St
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2033
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2033
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rockingham County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Rockingham County, VA include Mcgaheysville Elementary School, John W. Wayland Elementary School and South River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rockingham County?
12 public preschools are located in Rockingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County public preschools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Rockingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rockingham County include: Peak View Elementary School vs. Cub Run Elementary School, Cub Run Elementary School vs. Peak View Elementary School, Ottobine Elementary School vs. South River Elementary School
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