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Best Science Proficiency Public Preschools in Virginia (2026)

Public preschools in Virginia achieve an average science proficiency of 51% (2026).
The public preschools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest science proficiency in Virginia is Poplar Tree Elementary School, Sangster Elementary School, and Short Pump Elementary School, among others each with 90-94%.
Science Proficiency Range: 82% 92% Avg. Science Proficiency: 85%

Top Science Proficiency Public Preschools in Virginia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Mill Run Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: PK-5
42940 Ridgeway Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-2160
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Poplar Tree Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: PK-6
13440 Melville Ln
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 633-7400
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Sangster Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: PK-6
7420 Reservation Dr
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 644-8200
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Short Pump Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: PK-5
3425 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0812
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Rural Retreat Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: PK-5
100 Martha Debord Way
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
(276) 686-4125
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: PK-8
3200 Deacon Drive
Saint Paul, VA 24283
(276) 762-5941
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Weber City Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: PK-6
322 Jennings St
Weber City, VA 24290
(276) 386-7981
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Colvin Run Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-6
1400 Trap Rd.
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 757-3000
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Keene Mill Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-6
6310 Bardu Ave
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 644-4700
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-5
310 Mt Vernon Dr
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 898-0480
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Rural Point Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-5
7161 Studley Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3580
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Twin Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-5
4900 Twin Hickory Lake Dr
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-4700
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Waxpool Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-5
42560 Black Angus Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 367-4220
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Cherry Run Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-6
9732 Ironmaster Dr
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-2800
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Clermont Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-6
5720 Clermont Dr
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 921-2400
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Fairfax Villa Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-6
10900 Santa Clara Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 267-2800
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Gayton Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
12481 Church Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0820
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
813 Toms Creek Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5726
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Greendale Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
13092 Mcguffie Rd
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3500
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Hollymead Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
2775 Powell Creek Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 973-8301
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Kenneth W.culbert Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
38180 West Colonial Highway
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 751-2540
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Lowes Island Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
20755 Whitewater Dr
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-4450
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
3251 Morgantown Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-4599
Rank: #2424.
Woodgrove High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 83%
Grades: PK-12
36811 Allder School Road
Purcellville, VA 20132
(571) 751-2600
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Archer Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-6
324 Nutley St Nw
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 937-6200
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Ashburn Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
44062 Fincastle Dr
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2350
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
1644 N. Mckinley Road
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5280
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Chesterbrook Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-6
1753 Kirby Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 714-8200
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
David A. Kaechele Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
5680 Pouncey Tract Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8080
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Flint Hill Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-6
2444 Flint Hill Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 242-6100
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
10751 Savoy Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Haycock Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-6
6616 Haycock Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 531-4000
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Kent Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-6
1717 Melbourne Dr
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 394-5600
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
3532 Kings Grant Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-2840
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Madison's Trust Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
42380 Creighton Rd
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 252-1018
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Virginia average public preschools science proficiency?
The Virginia average public preschools science proficiency is 51%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest science proficiency in Virginia?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Virginia include Mill Run Elementary School, Poplar Tree Elementary School and Sangster Elementary School.

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