For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,275 students in 22602, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 22602, VA are Armel Elementary School, Greenwood Mill Elementary School and Evendale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 22602 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 22602, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 22602, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armel Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2239 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-1657
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-1657
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Greenwood Mill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
281 Channing Drive
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-7863
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Evendale Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Rosa Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0531
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-0531
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Orchard View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4275 Middle Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-8642
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-8642
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 22602, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 22602, VA include Armel Elementary School, Greenwood Mill Elementary School and Evendale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 22602?
4 public preschools are located in 22602.
What is the racial composition of students in 22602?
22602 public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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