For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 693 students in Northampton County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Northampton County, VA are Occohannock Elementary School and Kiptopeke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Northampton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Northampton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Occohannock Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4208 Seaside Rd
Exmore, VA 23350
(757) 678-5151
Exmore, VA 23350
(757) 678-5151
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Kiptopeke Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24023 Fairview Rd
Cape Charles, VA 23310
(757) 678-5151
Cape Charles, VA 23310
(757) 678-5151
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Northampton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7247 Young St
Machipongo, VA 23405
(757) 678-8070
Machipongo, VA 23405
(757) 678-8070
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Northampton County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Northampton County, VA include Occohannock Elementary School and Kiptopeke Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Northampton County?
2 public preschools are located in Northampton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County?
Northampton County public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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