Top 3 Best 23321 Virginia Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,114 students in 23321, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 23321, VA are Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School and Southwestern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23321 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23321, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 23321, VA Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2008 Dock Landing Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4410 Airline Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6310
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: n/an/a
4122 Terry Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7951
Grades: PK-2
| 805 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 23321, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23321, VA include Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School and Southwestern Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23321?
3 public preschools are located in 23321.
What is the racial composition of students in 23321?
23321 public preschools minority enrollment is 60% 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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