Best Lawrenceville Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 472 students in Lawrenceville, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lawrenceville, VA are Meherrin Powellton Elementary School and Totaro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrenceville, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Lawrenceville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Lawrenceville, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meherrin Powellton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11555 Dry Bread Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 577-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Totaro Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19350 Christanna Highway
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-3209
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lawrenceville, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lawrenceville, VA include Meherrin Powellton Elementary School and Totaro Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lawrenceville?
2 public preschools are located in Lawrenceville.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrenceville?
Lawrenceville public preschools minority enrollment is 83% 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 Lawrenceville are often viewed compared to one another?

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