For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 312 students in Goochland, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Goochland, VA is Byrd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goochland, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Goochland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Goochland, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byrd Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2704 Hadensville Fife Rd
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5380
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5380
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Goochland, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3150 River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
James River Juvenile Detention Home (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 880
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-4214
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-4214
Va Correctional Center For Women (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2841river Rd West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 784-3582
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 784-3582
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Goochland, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Goochland, VA include Byrd Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Goochland?
1 public preschools are located in Goochland.
What is the racial composition of students in Goochland?
Goochland public preschools minority enrollment is 32% 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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