For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,218 students in 23234, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 23234, VA are J.g. Hening Elementary School, Hopkins Road Elementary School and Broad Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23234 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23234, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23234, VA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J.g. Hening Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5230 Chicora Dr.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Gr: PK-5 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Hopkins Road Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3665
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3665
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Broad Rock Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4615 Ferguson Ln
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5048
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5048
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Falling Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3630
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
2717 Alexander Avenue
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-4593
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-4593
Gr: PK | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
23234, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4003 Cogbill Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359
Gr: PK | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
2717 Alexander St
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5041
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5041
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 23234, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23234, VA include J.g. Hening Elementary School, Hopkins Road Elementary School and Broad Rock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23234?
5 public preschools are located in 23234.
What is the racial composition of students in 23234?
23234 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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