For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,855 students in 23139, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 23139, VA are Powhatan Elementary School, Flat Rock Elementary School and Pocahontas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23139 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23139, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23139, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powhatan Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4111 Old Buckingham Rd
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5730
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5730
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2210 Batterson Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Rank: #33.
Pocahontas Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4294 Anderson Hwy
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5717
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5717
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
23139, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4290 Anderson Hwy.
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
Grades: 6
| 337 students
Powhatan Voc. Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 23139, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23139, VA include Powhatan Elementary School, Flat Rock Elementary School and Pocahontas Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23139?
3 public preschools are located in 23139.
What is the racial composition of students in 23139?
23139 public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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