For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,086 students in Stafford County, VA.
The top ranked public preschool in Stafford County, VA is Ferry Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stafford County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Stafford County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Stafford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ferry Farm Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Pendleton Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7366
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7366
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Shepherds Way
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 368-2559
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 368-2559
Gr: PK | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
610 Gayle Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 368-2559
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 368-2559
Gr: PK | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Stafford County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Stafford Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
384 Eskimo Hill Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(703) 659-2093
Stafford, VA 22554
(703) 659-2093
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Stafford County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Stafford County, VA include Ferry Farm Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Stafford County?
3 public preschools are located in Stafford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stafford County?
Stafford County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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