For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,509 students in Covington City, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Covington City, VA are Callaghan Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington City, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Covington City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Covington City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Callaghan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4050 Midland Trail
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Gleason Dr.
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
560 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Covington City, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Covington City, VA include Callaghan Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Covington City?
4 public preschools are located in Covington City.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington City?
Covington City public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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