Best 20170 Virginia Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,952 students in 20170, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20170, VA are Clearview Elementary School, Dranesville Elementary School and Herndon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20170 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 20170, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 20170, VA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12635 Builders Rd
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 708-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Dranesville Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Powells Tavern Pl
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 326-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Herndon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Dranesville Rd
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 326-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Hutchison Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13209 Parcher Ave
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 925-8300
Gr: PK-6 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20170, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20170, VA include Clearview Elementary School, Dranesville Elementary School and Herndon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20170?
4 public preschools are located in 20170.
What is the racial composition of students in 20170?
20170 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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