For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 595 students in Gretna, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Gretna, VA are Gretna Elementary School and Mount Airy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gretna, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Gretna have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Gretna, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gretna Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 Franklin Blvd South
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1808
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1808
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Airy Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Mt Airy Elementary Cir
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1816
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1816
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gretna, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Gretna, VA include Gretna Elementary School and Mount Airy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gretna?
2 public preschools are located in Gretna.
What is the racial composition of students in Gretna?
Gretna public preschools minority enrollment is 33% 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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