For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 497 students in Clarke County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Clarke County, VA is D.g. Cooley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Clarke County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D.g. Cooley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
240 Westwood Rd
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6120
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6120
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Clarke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
317 W Main St
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6110
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6110
Gr: PK-2 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
White Post Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 Ray Of Hope Ln
White Post, VA 22663
(540) 868-7026
White Post, VA 22663
(540) 868-7026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clarke County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clarke County, VA include D.g. Cooley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clarke County?
1 public preschools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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