For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,008 students in Dinwiddie County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Dinwiddie County, VA are Midway Elementary School, Sunnyside Elementary School and Dinwiddie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dinwiddie County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Dinwiddie County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Dinwiddie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5511 Midway Rd
Church Road, VA 23833
(804) 265-4205
Church Road, VA 23833
(804) 265-4205
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10203 Melvin B. Alsbrooks Aven
Mc Kenney, VA 23872
(804) 478-2313
Mc Kenney, VA 23872
(804) 478-2313
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Dinwiddie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13811 Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4580
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4580
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 R. B. Pamplin Drive
Sutherland, VA 23885
(804) 732-4168
Sutherland, VA 23885
(804) 732-4168
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #55.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10305 Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4480
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4480
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Dinwiddie County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
19806 Halifax Rd
Carson, VA 23830
(804) 246-3041
Carson, VA 23830
(804) 246-3041
Grades: K-2
| 90 students
Dinwiddie Cor Unit #27 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13510 Cox Rd
Church Road, VA 23833
(804) 265-5744
Church Road, VA 23833
(804) 265-5744
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
11608 Courthouse Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-5430
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-5430
Grades: 8-9
| 688 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dinwiddie County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Dinwiddie County, VA include Midway Elementary School, Sunnyside Elementary School and Dinwiddie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dinwiddie County?
5 public preschools are located in Dinwiddie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dinwiddie County?
Dinwiddie County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Dinwiddie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dinwiddie County include: Sutherland Elementary School vs. Midway Elementary School, Southside Elementary School vs. Dinwiddie Elementary School, Sunnyside Elementary School vs. Dinwiddie Elementary School
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