For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 803 students in Fort Defiance, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Fort Defiance, VA is Edward G. Clymore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Defiance, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Fort Defiance have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Fort Defiance, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edward G. Clymore Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
184 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5043
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5043
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fort Defiance, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fort Defiance, VA include Edward G. Clymore Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fort Defiance?
1 public preschools are located in Fort Defiance.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Defiance?
Fort Defiance public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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