For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,021 students in Botetourt County, VA. The top-ranked public preschools in Botetourt County, VA are Colonial Elementary School, Buchanan Elementary School and Cloverdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Botetourt County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Botetourt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Botetourt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colonial Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
142 Murray Drive
Troutville, VA 24675
(540) 977-6773
Troutville, VA 24675
(540) 977-6773
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Schoolhouse Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-2084
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-2084
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Cloverdale Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
833 Cougar Drive
Cloverdale, VA 24077
(540) 992-1086
Cloverdale, VA 24077
(540) 992-1086
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Eagle Rock Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
145 Eagles Nest Dr
Eagle Rock, VA 24085
(540) 884-2421
Eagle Rock, VA 24085
(540) 884-2421
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
288 Etzler Rd
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-4416
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-4416
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Troutville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Barron Dr
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-1871
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-1871
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Breckinridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 Springwood Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8386
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8386
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Botetourt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Botetourt Cor Runit #25 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1414 Stoney Battery Rd
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 857-7022
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 857-7022
Roanoke Valley Regional Board (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
57 South Center Drive Room 12
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-4264
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-4264
Stem - Health Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
57 S Center Drive, Room 103
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-2658
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-2658
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Botetourt County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Botetourt County, VA include Colonial Elementary School, Buchanan Elementary School and Cloverdale Elementary School. Botetourt County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public preschools are located in Botetourt County?
7 public preschools are located in Botetourt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Botetourt County?
Botetourt County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Botetourt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Botetourt County include: Cloverdale Elementary School vs. Colonial Elementary School, Colonial Elementary School vs. Cloverdale Elementary School, Greenfield Elementary School vs. Troutville Elementary School
Recent Articles
Public School Transportation & Commute Planning Guide
Learn how public school transportation and commute planning can help families prepare for the coming school year safely and efficiently.
New Public School Safety Protocols 2025–26 Guide
Learn how new public school safety protocols for 2025–26 affect students, parents, and schools nationwide.
How Technology Transforms Education in 2025
Explore how technology shapes learning today, with updated data, policy context, trends, and real-world implications for students, educators, and families.