For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 420 students in Chatham, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Chatham, VA are Chatham Elementary School and Union Hall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatham, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Chatham have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Chatham, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
245 Chatham Elementary Lane
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-6461
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-6461
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Union Hall Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Union Hall Cir
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 724-7010
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 724-7010
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Chatham, Virginia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chatham Diversion Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1541 Concord Rd
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Green Rock Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
475 Green Rock Ln
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chatham, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Chatham, VA include Chatham Elementary School and Union Hall Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chatham?
2 public preschools are located in Chatham.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham?
Chatham public preschools minority enrollment is 36% 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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