For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,969 students in Montgomery County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, VA are Margaret Beeks Elementary School, Gilbert Linkous Elementary School and Falling Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Margaret Beeks Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
709 Airport Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
813 Toms Creek Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Falling Branch Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
735 Falling Branch Rd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #44.
Prices Fork Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4021 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5736
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5736
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1760 Auburn School Dr.
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 381-6521
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 381-6521
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #66.
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Eastern Montgomery Ln.
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
240 Betty Drive
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Grades: PK-2
| 389 students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5201 Tango Ln
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2291
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2291
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
New River Valley Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
650 Wades Ln.
Christiansburg, VA 24703
(276) 381-0097
Christiansburg, VA 24703
(276) 381-0097
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4390 Riffe St
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2208
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-2208
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, VA include Margaret Beeks Elementary School, Gilbert Linkous Elementary School and Falling Branch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery County?
7 public preschools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% 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 Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Montgomery County include: Eastern Montgomery Elementary School vs. Falling Branch Elementary School, Falling Branch Elementary School vs. Eastern Montgomery Elementary School, Margaret Beeks Elementary School vs. Gilbert Linkous Elementary School
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