For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 471 students in Rockbridge County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockbridge County, VA are Fairfield Elementary School and Natural Bridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockbridge County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockbridge County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Rockbridge County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Fairfield School Rd
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5202
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5202
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Natural Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 Natural Bridge School Rd.
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2292
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2292
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rockbridge County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockbridge County, VA include Fairfield Elementary School and Natural Bridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rockbridge County?
2 public preschools are located in Rockbridge County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockbridge County?
Rockbridge County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Rockbridge County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rockbridge County include: Fairfield Elementary School vs. Natural Bridge Elementary School, Natural Bridge Elementary School vs. Fairfield Elementary School
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