For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,128 students in Westmoreland County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Westmoreland County, VA are Colonial Beach Elementary School, Washington District Elementary School and Cople Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westmoreland County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Westmoreland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Westmoreland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonial Beach Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 First Street
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9897
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9897
Grades: PK-7
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Washington District Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
454 Oak Grove Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Cople Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7114 Cople Highway
Hague, VA 22469
(804) 472-2081
Hague, VA 22469
(804) 472-2081
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Westmoreland County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
454 Oak Grove Road
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Westmoreland County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Westmoreland County, VA include Colonial Beach Elementary School, Washington District Elementary School and Cople Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Westmoreland County?
3 public preschools are located in Westmoreland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County public preschools minority enrollment is 55% 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 Westmoreland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Westmoreland County include: Washington District Elementary School vs. Colonial Beach Elementary School, Colonial Beach Elementary School vs. Washington District Elementary School
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