For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 692 students in 24521, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 24521, VA are Amherst Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 24521 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 24521, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 24521, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
156 Davis St
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9704
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9704
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Temperance Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1981 Lowesville Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2811
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2811
Grades: PK-5
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
575 Union Hill Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9700
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9700
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 24521, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 24521, VA include Amherst Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 24521?
3 public preschools are located in 24521.
What is the racial composition of students in 24521?
24521 public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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