For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 871 students in Staunton City, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Staunton City, VA are Riverheads Elementary School and Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Staunton City, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Staunton City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Staunton City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverheads Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
239 Don Hanger Circle
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-2535
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-2535
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Gr: PK-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Commonwealth Ctr For Children & Adolescents
Special Education School
1355 Richmond Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
1751 Shutterlee Mill Road, Dix
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3934
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3934
Gr: PK | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
1301 Richmond Avenue
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Staunton City, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Staunton City, VA include Riverheads Elementary School and Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind.
How many public preschools are located in Staunton City?
5 public preschools are located in Staunton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Staunton City?
Staunton City public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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