For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,969 students in Montgomery County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, VA are Margaret Beeks Elementary School, Gilbert Linkous Elementary School and Falling Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Margaret Beeks Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
709 Airport Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
813 Toms Creek Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Falling Branch Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
735 Falling Branch Rd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-6145
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Prices Fork Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4021 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5736
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5736
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1760 Auburn School Dr.
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 381-6521
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 381-6521
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Eastern Montgomery Ln.
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
240 Betty Drive
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5175
Gr: PK-2 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, VA include Margaret Beeks Elementary School, Gilbert Linkous Elementary School and Falling Branch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery County?
7 public preschools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Montgomery County include: Eastern Montgomery Elementary School vs. Falling Branch Elementary School, Falling Branch Elementary School vs. Eastern Montgomery Elementary School, Margaret Beeks Elementary School vs. Gilbert Linkous Elementary School
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