For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,854 students in Amherst County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Amherst County, VA are Amherst Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School and Elon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Amherst County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Amherst County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
156 Davis St
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9704
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9704
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Temperance Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1981 Lowesville Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2811
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2811
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Elon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 Younger Dr
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 528-6496
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 528-6496
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Amelon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
132 Amer Court
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 528-6498
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 528-6498
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
575 Union Hill Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9700
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9700
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Madison Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
287 Learning Lane
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 846-2151
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 846-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Amherst County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Amherst County, VA include Amherst Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School and Elon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Amherst County?
6 public preschools are located in Amherst County.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst County?
Amherst County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Amherst County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Amherst County include: Amherst Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Madison Heights Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Amelon Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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