For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 834 students in Waynesboro, VA.
The top ranked public preschool in Waynesboro, VA is Cassell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesboro, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Waynesboro have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Waynesboro, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cassell Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Rockfish Rd
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7635
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7635
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: n/an/a
937 Fir Street
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4626
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4626
Grades: PK
| 195 students
Waynesboro, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1930 Rosser Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7630
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7630
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waynesboro, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Waynesboro, VA include Cassell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waynesboro?
2 public preschools are located in Waynesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro?
Waynesboro public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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