Best Gretna Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 634 students in Gretna, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gretna, VA are Gretna Elementary School and Mount Airy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gretna, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Gretna have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Gretna, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gretna Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
302 Franklin Blvd South
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1808
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Mount Airy Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Mt Airy Elementary Cir
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1816
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gretna, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gretna, VA include Gretna Elementary School and Mount Airy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gretna?
2 public preschools are located in Gretna.
What is the racial composition of students in Gretna?
Gretna public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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