Best Culpeper County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,749 students in Culpeper County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Culpeper County, VA are Emerald Hill Elementary School, A.g. Richardson Elementary School and Pearl Sample Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Culpeper County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Culpeper County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Culpeper County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerald Hill Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11245 Rixeyville Rd
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 937-7361
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
A.g. Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18370 Simms Dr
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0616
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Pearl Sample Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18480 Simms Dr
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-5448
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Yowell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Yowell Drive
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9484
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Sunset Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-0713
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Sycamore Park Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
451 Radio Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-8847
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
1401 Old Fredericksburg Rd.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-3677
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Culpeper County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Culpeper County, VA include Emerald Hill Elementary School, A.g. Richardson Elementary School and Pearl Sample Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Culpeper County?
7 public preschools are located in Culpeper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Culpeper County?
Culpeper County public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Culpeper County are often viewed compared to one another?

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