For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,376 students in Bedford County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Bedford County, VA are Forest Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Big Island Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Bedford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
One Scholar Lane
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2681
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2681
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Patriot Place
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 534-6159
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 534-6159
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Big Island Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1114 Schooldays Rd
Big Island, VA 24526
(434) 299-5863
Big Island, VA 24526
(434) 299-5863
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
New London Academy Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12400 E Lynchburg-salem Trnpk
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2177
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2177
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #55.
Moneta Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12718 Moneta Rd
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-4411
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-4411
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #66.
Otter River Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1044 Otter River Dr
Goode, VA 24556
(540) 586-9210
Goode, VA 24556
(540) 586-9210
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Rank: #77.
Stewartsville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1138 Wildcat Rd
Goodview, VA 24095
(540) 890-2174
Goodview, VA 24095
(540) 890-2174
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #88.
Huddleston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1027 Huddleston Drive
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 297-5144
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 297-5144
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #99.
Montvale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
One Little Patriot Dr
Montvale, VA 24122
(540) 947-2241
Montvale, VA 24122
(540) 947-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #1010.
Goodview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1374 Rivermont Academy Rd
Goodview, VA 24095
(540) 892-5674
Goodview, VA 24095
(540) 892-5674
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Bedford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3420 Body Camp Rd
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 297-7391
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 297-7391
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
1245 Thaxton School Rd
Thaxton, VA 24174
(540) 586-3821
Thaxton, VA 24174
(540) 586-3821
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bedford County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Bedford County, VA include Forest Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Big Island Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bedford County?
11 public preschools are located in Bedford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County?
Bedford County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bedford County include: Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Forest Elementary School, Forest Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Bedford Primary vs. New London Academy Elementary School
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