For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 677 students in Grayson County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Grayson County, VA are Grayson Highlands, Independence Elementary School and Fries Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grayson County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Grayson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Grayson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grayson Highlands
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6459 Troutdale Hwy.
Troutdale, VA 24378
(276) 579-2235
Troutdale, VA 24378
(276) 579-2235
Gr: PK-7 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 E Main St
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2722
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2722
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Fries Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 E Main St
Fries, VA 24330
(276) 744-7201
Fries, VA 24330
(276) 744-7201
Gr: PK-7 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Grayson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
77 Bridle Creek Rd
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2611
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 773-2611
Gr: K-5
57 School Ln
Elk Creek, VA 24326
(276) 655-4101
Elk Creek, VA 24326
(276) 655-4101
Gr: K-5 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
P. O. Box 155
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 744-7548
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 744-7548
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grayson County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grayson County, VA include Grayson Highlands, Independence Elementary School and Fries Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grayson County?
3 public preschools are located in Grayson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grayson County?
Grayson County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Grayson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Grayson County include: Independence Elementary School vs. Grayson Highlands, Grayson Highlands vs. Independence Elementary School
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