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Best Chester Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,515 students in Chester, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chester, VA are Elizabeth Scott Elementary School, Enon Elementary School and Ecoff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Chester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Chester, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
813 Beginners Trail Loop
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Enon Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 E. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-5720
Gr: PK-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Ecoff Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 Ecoff Ave.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6185
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Harrowgate Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Cougar Trail
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 520-6015
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
C.c. Wells Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13101 S. Chester Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6265
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
C.e. Curtis Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 W Hundred Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6175
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy
155501 Harrowgate Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 748-1405
Gr: PK | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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Chester, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chester Middle School (Closed 2011)
3900 West Hundred Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6145
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chester, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chester, VA include Elizabeth Scott Elementary School, Enon Elementary School and Ecoff Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chester?
7 public preschools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Chester are often viewed compared to one another?

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