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Best Lynchburg Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 5,313 students in Lynchburg, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lynchburg, VA are Boonsboro Elementary School, Paul Munro Elementary School and Tomahawk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lynchburg, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Lynchburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Lynchburg, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Boonsboro Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1234 Eagle Circle
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 384-2881
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Paul Munro Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4641 Locksview Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Tomahawk Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
155 Bee Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Leesville Road Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25 Lewis Way
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-0303
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Sandusky Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5828 Apache Ln
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dearington Elementary/innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Smyth St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
William M. Bass Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1730 Seabury Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Bedford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4330 Morningside Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Sheffield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Kenwood Place
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Robert S. Payne Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Floyd St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5270
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Mansfield Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Linkhorne Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Linkhorne Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5240
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Perrymont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
409 Perrymont Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Va. Training Center
Special Education School
521 Colony Road
Lynchburg, VA 24505
(804) 947-6000
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lynchburg, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lynchburg, VA include Boonsboro Elementary School, Paul Munro Elementary School and Tomahawk Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lynchburg?
15 public preschools are located in Lynchburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Lynchburg?
Lynchburg public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Lynchburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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