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Best Amherst County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,854 students in Amherst County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Amherst County, VA are Amherst Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School and Elon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Amherst County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Amherst County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
156 Davis St
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9704
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Temperance Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1981 Lowesville Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2811
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Elon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
147 Younger Dr
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 528-6496
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Amelon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
132 Amer Court
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 528-6498
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
575 Union Hill Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9700
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Madison Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
287 Learning Lane
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 846-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Amherst County, VA

Amherst County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pleasant View Elementary School (Closed 2018)
229 Dancing Creek Rd
Monroe, VA 24574
(434) 528-6492
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Amherst County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Amherst County, VA include Amherst Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School and Elon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Amherst County?
6 public preschools are located in Amherst County.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst County?
Amherst County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Amherst County are often viewed compared to one another?

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