For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 788 students in Lexington City, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lexington City, VA are Harrington Waddell Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington City, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Lexington City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lexington City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrington Waddell Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Pendleton Place
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5353
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5353
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Central Road
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Lexington City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2893 Collierstown Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4459
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4459
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lexington City, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lexington City, VA include Harrington Waddell Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lexington City?
2 public preschools are located in Lexington City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington City?
Lexington City public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Lexington City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lexington City include: Central Elementary School vs. Harrington Waddell Elementary School, Harrington Waddell Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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