For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,395 students in 23462, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 23462, VA are Pembroke Elementary School, Arrowhead Elementary School and Kempsville Meadows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23462 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23462, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23462, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pembroke Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4622 Jericho Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3320
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3320
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #22.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5549 Susquehanna Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-2040
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-2040
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Kempsville Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
736 Edwin Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-2760
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
White Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
960 Windsor Oaks Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4040
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #55.
Point O' View Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Parliament Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3440
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3440
Grades: PK-5
| 733 students
Rank: n/an/a
5225 Learning Circle
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4240
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4240
Grades: PK-1
| 499 students
23462, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center Effective Learning (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
233 N Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Center For Effective Learning Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
213 North Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Open Campus Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5100 Cleveland St
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6000
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Traep - Virginia Beach - Renaissance Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
5100 Cleveland St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6118
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6118
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Virginia Beach Central Academy Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
273 Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5058
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5058
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Virginia Beach Secep - Re-ed - Renaissance Academy (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5100 Cleveland St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6116
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6116
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 23462, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23462, VA include Pembroke Elementary School, Arrowhead Elementary School and Kempsville Meadows Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23462?
6 public preschools are located in 23462.
What is the racial composition of students in 23462?
23462 public preschools minority enrollment is 70% 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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