For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,509 students in Covington, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Covington, VA are Edgemont Primary, Callaghan Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Covington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Covington, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgemont Primary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
574 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1420
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1420
Gr: PK-3 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Callaghan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4050 Midland Trail
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Gleason Dr.
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
560 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Covington, Virginia ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5403 Boiling Spring Circle
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1817
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1817
Gr: K-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
606 S. Lexington Avenue
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Gr: 8-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Jackson River Tech Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
105 E Country Club Lane
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Covington, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Covington, VA include Edgemont Primary, Callaghan Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Covington?
4 public preschools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public preschools minority enrollment is 21% 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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