For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 533 students in Northumberland County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Northumberland County, VA is Northumberland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northumberland County, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Northumberland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Northumberland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northumberland Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
757 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-8032
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-8032
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Northumberland County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Northumberland County, VA include Northumberland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Northumberland County?
1 public preschools are located in Northumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland County?
Northumberland County public preschools minority enrollment is 53% 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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