For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,962 students in 23831, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 23831, VA are Harrowgate Elementary School, Ecoff Elementary School and C.c. Wells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23831 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23831, VA 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 23831, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrowgate Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Cougar Trail
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 520-6015
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 520-6015
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Ecoff Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Ecoff Ave.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6185
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6185
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #33.
C.c. Wells Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13101 S. Chester Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6265
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6265
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
C.e. Curtis Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 W Hundred Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6175
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6175
Grades: PK-5
| 772 students
Rank: n/an/a
155501 Harrowgate Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 748-1405
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 748-1405
Grades: PK
| 378 students
23831, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3900 West Hundred Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6145
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6145
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 23831, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23831, VA include Harrowgate Elementary School, Ecoff Elementary School and C.c. Wells Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23831?
5 public preschools are located in 23831.
What is the racial composition of students in 23831?
23831 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).
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