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Best Henrico County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 42 public preschools serving 20,973 students in Henrico County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Henrico County, VA are Gayton Elementary School, Rivers Edge Elementary School and Twin Hickory Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henrico County, 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 63% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Henrico County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Henrico County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gayton Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12481 Church Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0820
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Rivers Edge Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11600 Holman Ridge Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 935-6760
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Twin Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4900 Twin Hickory Lake Dr
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
David A. Kaechele Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5680 Pouncey Tract Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Shady Grove Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12200 Wyndham Lake Dr
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-0825
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Nuckols Farm Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12351 Graham Meadows Dr
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0840
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Short Pump Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3425 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0812
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Tuckahoe Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 Forest Ave
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3765
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Colonial Trail Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12101 Bacova Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-0055
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Echo Lake Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5200 Francistown Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 527-4672
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Chamberlayne Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8200 St Charles Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 Pemberton Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Three Chopt Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Skipwith Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3755
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Glen Allen Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11101 Mill Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 756-3040
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Mary Munford Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
211 Westmoreland Street
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Jackson Davis Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8801 Nesslewood Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Springfield Park Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4301 Fort Mchenry Pkwy
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 527-4630
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
Sandston Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Naglee Ave
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4055
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1919.
Maude Trevvett Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Trevvett Dr
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Linwood Holton Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 W. Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
Seven Pines Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Beulah Rd
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4065
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2222.
Maybeury Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Maybeury Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 750-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2323.
Ruby F. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2424.
R.c. Longan Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9200 Mapleview Ave
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2525.
Skipwith Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Skipwith Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2626.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Charles St
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 673-3775
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2727.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10960 Greenwood Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 261-2970
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Cedar Croft St
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2929.
Pinchbeck Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1275 Gaskins Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2670
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3030.
Henry D. Ward Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3131.
Longdale Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9500 Norfolk St
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 261-5095
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3232.
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Galaxie Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3333.
Cashell Donahoe Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Graves Rd
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4035
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3434.
Dumbarton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9000 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3535.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 Williamsburg Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8765
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Henrico County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Henrico County, VA include Gayton Elementary School, Rivers Edge Elementary School and Twin Hickory Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Henrico County?
42 public preschools are located in Henrico County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henrico County?
Henrico County public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Henrico County are often viewed compared to one another?

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