For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,509 students in Covington City, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Covington City, VA are Edgemont Primary, Callaghan Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington City, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Covington City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Covington City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgemont Primary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
574 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1420
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1420
Grades: PK-3
| 315 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Callaghan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4050 Midland Trail
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Gleason Dr.
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
560 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Covington City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5403 Boiling Spring Circle
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1817
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1817
Grades: K-5
| 93 students
606 S. Lexington Avenue
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Grades: 8-12
| 339 students
Jackson River Tech Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
105 E Country Club Lane
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Covington City, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Covington City, VA include Edgemont Primary, Callaghan Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Covington City?
4 public preschools are located in Covington City.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington City?
Covington City public preschools minority enrollment is 21% 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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