For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 988 students in 23847, VA.
The top ranked public preschool in 23847, VA is Greensville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 23847 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23847, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23847, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greensville Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Sussex Dr
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 336-0907
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 336-0907
Grades: PK-5
| 988 students
23847, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
515 Belfield Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5566
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5566
Grades: 5
| 145 students
Zion Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1314 Lowground Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-4400
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 23847, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23847, VA include Greensville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23847?
1 public preschools are located in 23847.
What is the racial composition of students in 23847?
23847 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% 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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