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Best Southampton County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,239 students in Southampton County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Southampton County, VA are Capron Elementary School, Nottoway Elementary School and Meherrin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southampton County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Southampton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Southampton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capron Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18414 Southampton Pky
Capron, VA 23829
(434) 658-4348
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Nottoway Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13093 Ivor Rd.
Sedley, VA 23878
(757) 859-6539
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Meherrin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28600 Grays Shop Rd.
Newsoms, VA 23874
(757) 654-6461
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31023 Camp Parkway
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 562-3007
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Southampton County, VA

Southampton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
21360 Deerfield Dr
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4368
14516 Old Belfield Rd
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
14545 Old Belfield Rd
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
14380 Terrapin Dr
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
15172 Old Belfield Rd
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4171

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Southampton County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Southampton County, VA include Capron Elementary School, Nottoway Elementary School and Meherrin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Southampton County?
4 public preschools are located in Southampton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Southampton County?
Southampton County public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Southampton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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