For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 882 students in Pulaski, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pulaski, VA are Pulaski Elementary School and Critzer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Pulaski have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pulaski, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pulaski Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2004 Morehead Lane
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0737
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0737
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Critzer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Critzer Dr
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0274
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0274
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Pulaski, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Northwood Dr
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0637
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 643-0637
Gr: K-5 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pulaski, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pulaski, VA include Pulaski Elementary School and Critzer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pulaski?
2 public preschools are located in Pulaski.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski?
Pulaski public preschools minority enrollment is 21% 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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