For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,021 students in Botetourt County, VA. The top-ranked public preschools in Botetourt County, VA are Colonial Elementary School, Buchanan Elementary School and Cloverdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Botetourt County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Botetourt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Botetourt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colonial Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
142 Murray Drive
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 977-6773
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 977-6773
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Schoolhouse Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-2084
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-2084
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Cloverdale Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
833 Cougar Drive
Cloverdale, VA 24077
(540) 992-1086
Cloverdale, VA 24077
(540) 992-1086
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Eagle Rock Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
145 Eagles Nest Dr
Eagle Rock, VA 24085
(540) 884-2421
Eagle Rock, VA 24085
(540) 884-2421
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
288 Etzler Rd
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-4416
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-4416
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Troutville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Barron Dr
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-1871
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-1871
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Breckinridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 Springwood Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8386
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8386
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Botetourt County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Botetourt County, VA include Colonial Elementary School, Buchanan Elementary School and Cloverdale Elementary School. Botetourt County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public preschools are located in Botetourt County?
7 public preschools are located in Botetourt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Botetourt County?
Botetourt County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% 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 Botetourt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Botetourt County include: Cloverdale Elementary School vs. Colonial Elementary School, Colonial Elementary School vs. Cloverdale Elementary School
Recent Articles
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.