For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,055 students in Washington County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, VA are Watauga Elementary School, Greendale Elementary School and High Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watauga Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23181 Watauga Rd
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 739-3600
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 739-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Greendale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13092 Mcguffie Rd
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3500
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14091 Sinking Creek Rd
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5600
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #44.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19431 Woodland Hills Rd
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3400
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14050 Glenbrook Ave
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-3900
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #66.
Valley Institute Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4350 Gate City Highway
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5500
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #77.
Rhea Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31305 Rhea Valley Rd
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-4200
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career & Technical Education Center (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
850 Thompson Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3140
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Washington County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, VA include Watauga Elementary School, Greendale Elementary School and High Point Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
7 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Washington County include: Valley Institute Elementary School vs. High Point Elementary School, Abingdon Elementary School vs. Watauga Elementary School, Watauga Elementary School vs. Abingdon Elementary School
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