For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 769 students in Goochland County, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Goochland County, VA are Goochland Elementary School, Randolph Elementary School and Byrd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goochland County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Goochland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Goochland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goochland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Bulldog Way
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1552 Sheppard Town Rd
Crozier, VA 23039
(804) 556-5385
Crozier, VA 23039
(804) 556-5385
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Byrd Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2704 Hadensville Fife Rd
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5380
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5380
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Goochland County, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Goochland County, VA include Goochland Elementary School, Randolph Elementary School and Byrd Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Goochland County?
2 public preschools are located in Goochland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Goochland County?
Goochland County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Goochland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Goochland County include: Byrd Elementary School vs. Randolph Elementary School, Randolph Elementary School vs. Byrd Elementary School
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