For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 787 students in Dinwiddie, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dinwiddie, VA are Dinwiddie Elementary School and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dinwiddie, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Dinwiddie have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Dinwiddie, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dinwiddie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dinwiddie, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dinwiddie, VA include Dinwiddie Elementary School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dinwiddie?
2 public preschools are located in Dinwiddie.
What is the racial composition of students in Dinwiddie?
Dinwiddie public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Dinwiddie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dinwiddie include: Southside Elementary School vs. Dinwiddie Elementary School, Dinwiddie Elementary School vs. Southside Elementary School
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