For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,344 students in Russell County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Russell County, VA are Belfast Elementary School, Honaker Elementary School and Swords Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, 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 76% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Russell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belfast Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
646 Belfast School Rd.
Rosedale, VA 24280
(276) 880-2283
Rosedale, VA 24280
(276) 880-2283
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Honaker Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Honaker Elementary Dr.
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6301
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6301
Grades: PK-7
| 626 students
Rank: #33.
Swords Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3867 Swords Creek Rd.
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(276) 991-0016
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(276) 991-0016
Grades: PK-7
| 93 students
Rank: #44.
Council Elementary Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Grades: PK-7
| 194 students
Rank: n/an/a
919 East Main Street
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-4507
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-4507
Grades: PK-1
| 289 students
Russell County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Appalachian Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
924 Clifton Farm Rd
Honaker, VA 24260
(540) 873-6854
Honaker, VA 24260
(540) 873-6854
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5168 Cleveland Rd
Cleveland, VA 24225
(276) 889-6534
Cleveland, VA 24225
(276) 889-6534
Grades: PK-7
| 132 students
23894 U.s. Highway 58
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 794-9306
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 794-9306
Grades: PK-1
| 145 students
Dickenson County Career Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
335 Vocational Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 835-8049
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 835-8049
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8153 Swords Creek Rd.
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(276) 991-0001
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(276) 991-0001
Grades: PK-2
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Russell County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Russell County, VA include Belfast Elementary School, Honaker Elementary School and Swords Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Russell County?
5 public preschools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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