For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 752 students in 23508, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 23508, VA are Larchmont Elementary School and James Monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23508 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23508, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23508, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1145 Bolling Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 451-4180
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 451-4180
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 W 29th St
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3500
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
23508, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
446 Virginia Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3338
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3338
Grades: PK
| 130 students
Stuart Gifted Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
446 Virginia Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3327
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3327
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 23508, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23508, VA include Larchmont Elementary School and James Monroe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23508?
2 public preschools are located in 23508.
What is the racial composition of students in 23508?
23508 public preschools minority enrollment is 60% 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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