For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,692 students in 22601, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 22601, VA are John Kerr Elementary School, Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School and Frederick Douglass Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 22601 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 22601, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 22601, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Kerr Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
427 Meadow Branch Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3945
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3945
Grades: PK-4
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Virginia Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-6330
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-6330
Grades: PK-4
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Cedarmeade Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7656
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7656
Grades: PK-4
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Garland R. Quarles Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1310 S Loudoun St
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3575
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3575
Grades: PK-4
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 22601, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 22601, VA include John Kerr Elementary School, Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School and Frederick Douglass Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 22601?
4 public preschools are located in 22601.
What is the racial composition of students in 22601?
22601 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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