For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,818 students in Smyth County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Smyth County, VA are Saltville Elementary School, Marion Elementary School and Sugar Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smyth County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Smyth County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Smyth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saltville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1013 E Main St
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-4751
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-4751
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
188 Star Mountain Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
242 Teas Rd
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 677-3311
Sugar Grove, VA 24375
(276) 677-3311
Gr: PK-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Rich Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
196 Long Hollow Rd
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3314
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3314
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Atkins Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5903 Lee Hwy
Atkins, VA 24311
(276) 783-3366
Atkins, VA 24311
(276) 783-3366
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Chilhowie Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 East Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8220
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Oak Point Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Oak Point Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-2609
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-2609
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Smyth County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Smyth County, VA include Saltville Elementary School, Marion Elementary School and Sugar Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Smyth County?
7 public preschools are located in Smyth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smyth County?
Smyth County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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