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Best Gloucester County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,284 students in Gloucester County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gloucester County, VA are Bethel Elementary School, Botetourt Elementary School and Petsworth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gloucester County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Gloucester County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Gloucester County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2991 Hickory Fork Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2360
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Botetourt Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6361 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Petsworth Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10658 Geo Washington Mem Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-6161
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7087 Powhatan Drive
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9885
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Achilles Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9306 Guinea Road
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9140
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gloucester County, VA

Gloucester County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mid Peninsula Regional Spec Ed Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Gloucester Co. Public Schools,
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7880
Thomas C. Walker Elementary School (Closed 2013)
6099 T C Walker Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-5445
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Victory Academy (Closed 2005)
7066 Hayes Shopping Center
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9037
Gr: 7-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gloucester County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gloucester County, VA include Bethel Elementary School, Botetourt Elementary School and Petsworth Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gloucester County?
5 public preschools are located in Gloucester County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester County?
Gloucester County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% 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 Gloucester County are often viewed compared to one another?

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