For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 533 students in Northumberland County, VA.
The top ranked public preschool in Northumberland County, VA is Northumberland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northumberland County, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Northumberland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Northumberland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northumberland Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
757 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-8032
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-8032
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Northumberland County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northern Neck Regional Special Ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2172 Northumberland Hwy
Lottsburg, VA 22511
(804) 529-5840
Lottsburg, VA 22511
(804) 529-5840
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Northumberland County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Northumberland County, VA include Northumberland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Northumberland County?
1 public preschools are located in Northumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland County?
Northumberland County public preschools minority enrollment is 53% 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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