For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,445 students in 24503, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 24503, VA are Boonsboro Elementary School, Paul Munro Elementary School and Bedford Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 24503 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 24503, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 24503, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Boonsboro Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1234 Eagle Circle
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 384-2881
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 384-2881
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Paul Munro Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4641 Locksview Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5260
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Bedford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4330 Morningside Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5210
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Linkhorne Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Linkhorne Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5240
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5240
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 24503, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 24503, VA include Boonsboro Elementary School, Paul Munro Elementary School and Bedford Hills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 24503?
4 public preschools are located in 24503.
What is the racial composition of students in 24503?
24503 public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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