For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 6,303 students in Frederick County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Frederick County, VA are Armel Elementary School, Jordan Springs Elementary School and Greenwood Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frederick County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Frederick County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Frederick County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Armel Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2239 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-1657
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-1657
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #22.
Jordan Springs Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Flyfoot Drive
Stephenson, VA 22656
(540) 662-3888
Stephenson, VA 22656
(540) 662-3888
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #33.
Greenwood Mill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
281 Channing Drive
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
Evendale Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Rosa Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0531
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0531
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #55.
Orchard View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4275 Middle Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-8642
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-8642
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #66.
Bass-hoover Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
471 Aylor Road
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-4700
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #77.
Middletown Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
190 Mustang Ln
Middletown, VA 22645
(540) 869-4615
Middletown, VA 22645
(540) 869-4615
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #88.
Redbud Run Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 First Woods Dr
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 678-1868
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 678-1868
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #99.
Indian Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1548 North Hayfield Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 877-2283
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 877-2283
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #1010.
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
349 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-4781
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-4781
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #1111.
Gainesboro Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4651 N Frederick Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 888-4550
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 888-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #1212.
Stonewall Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3165 Martinsburg Pike
Clear Brook, VA 22624
(540) 662-2289
Clear Brook, VA 22624
(540) 662-2289
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Frederick County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northwestern Regional Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
145 Ft. Collier Rd.
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 665-6380
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 665-6380
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1481 Senseny Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Frederick County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Frederick County, VA include Armel Elementary School, Jordan Springs Elementary School and Greenwood Mill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Frederick County?
12 public preschools are located in Frederick County.
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick County?
Frederick County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% 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 Frederick County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Frederick County include: Middletown Elementary School vs. Orchard View Elementary School, Orchard View Elementary School vs. Middletown Elementary School, Evendale Elementary School vs. Armel Elementary School
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