For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,891 students in 23513, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 23513, VA are Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Norview Elementary School and Tanners Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23513 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23513, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 23513, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3035 Sherwood Forest Lane
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Norview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Tanners Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1335 Longdale Dr
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #44.
Coleman Place Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2445 Palmyra St.
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
23513, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Coronado School (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
1025 Widgeon Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4630
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4630
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
900 Asbury Ave
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4570
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4570
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
1330 Branch Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4610
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4610
Grades: 8
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 23513, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23513, VA include Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Norview Elementary School and Tanners Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23513?
4 public preschools are located in 23513.
What is the racial composition of students in 23513?
23513 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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