For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,107 students in Accomack County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Accomack County, VA are Tangier Combined, Chincoteague Elementary School and Accawmacke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Accomack County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Accomack County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Accomack County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tangier Combined
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4375 School Lane
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Chincoteague Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6078 Hallie Whealton Smith Dr
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-5545
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-5545
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Accawmacke Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26230 Drummondtown Rd
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-8013
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-8013
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Pungoteague Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28480 Bobtown Rd
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 787-4032
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 787-4032
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Metompkin Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24501 Parksley Rd
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-1299
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-1299
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Kegotank Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13300 Lankford Highway
Mappsville, VA 23407
(757) 824-4756
Mappsville, VA 23407
(757) 824-4756
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Accomack County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Accomack County, VA include Tangier Combined, Chincoteague Elementary School and Accawmacke Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Accomack County?
5 public preschools are located in Accomack County.
What is the racial composition of students in Accomack County?
Accomack County public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Accomack County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Accomack County include: Kegotank Elementary School vs. Chincoteague Elementary School, Chincoteague Elementary School vs. Kegotank Elementary School, Metompkin Elementary School vs. Chincoteague Elementary School
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