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Mount Hermon Preschool Center vs. Churchland Preschool Center

Should you attend Mount Hermon Preschool Center or Churchland Preschool Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mount Hermon Preschool Center
3000 North St.
Portsmouth, VA 23707
Churchland Preschool Center
4061 River Shore Road
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Top Rankings

Mount Hermon Preschool Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Churchland Preschool Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Mount Hermon Preschool Center serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Churchland Preschool Center serves 114 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK
PK
Total Students
227 students
114 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mount Hermon Preschool Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Churchland Preschool Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mount Hermon Preschool Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Churchland Preschool Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mount Hermon Preschool Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Churchland Preschool Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mount Hermon Preschool Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portsmouth City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Churchland Preschool Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portsmouth City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Pre-K Students
227
114

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mount Hermon Preschool Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Churchland Preschool Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mount Hermon Preschool Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Churchland Preschool Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
76%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mount Hermon Preschool Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Churchland Preschool Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
13%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mount Hermon Preschool Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Churchland Preschool Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mount Hermon Preschool Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Churchland Preschool Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mount Hermon Preschool Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portsmouth City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Churchland Preschool Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portsmouth City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mount Hermon Preschool Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portsmouth City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(14-15 School Year Data)
5%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mount Hermon Preschool Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portsmouth City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
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