For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 526 students in Bridgewater, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Bridgewater, VA is John W. Wayland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bridgewater, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Bridgewater have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bridgewater, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John W. Wayland Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 North Main St
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-6081
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-6081
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bridgewater, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bridgewater, VA include John W. Wayland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bridgewater?
1 public preschools are located in Bridgewater.
What is the racial composition of students in Bridgewater?
Bridgewater public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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