For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 298 students in Mathews County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Mathews County, VA is Mathews Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mathews County, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Mathews County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mathews County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rt 611 347 Church Street
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-2580
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-2580
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Mathews County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lawrenceville Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1607 Planters Rd
Hallieford, VA 23068
(434) 848-2158
Hallieford, VA 23068
(434) 848-2158
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mathews County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mathews County, VA include Mathews Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mathews County?
1 public preschools are located in Mathews County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mathews County?
Mathews County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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