For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 904 students in 24151, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 24151, VA are Lee M. Waid Elementary School, Sontag Elementary School and Rocky Mount Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 24151 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 24151, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 24151, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee M. Waid Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 E Court Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5736
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5736
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Sontag Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 Sontag Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5667
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5667
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mount Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 School Board Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5040
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
24151, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
150 Technology Dr
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5446
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5446
Gr: 8
225 Middle School Road
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
Gr: 7-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 24151, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 24151, VA include Lee M. Waid Elementary School, Sontag Elementary School and Rocky Mount Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 24151?
3 public preschools are located in 24151.
What is the racial composition of students in 24151?
24151 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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