For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 331 students in Buena Vista, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Buena Vista, VA is Mountain View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Vista, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Buena Vista have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Buena Vista, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Burger Circle
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2418
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2418
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
3400 Lombardy Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6717
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6717
Gr: PK-1 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Buena Vista, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Buena Vista, VA include Mountain View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Buena Vista?
2 public preschools are located in Buena Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista public preschools minority enrollment is 20% 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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