For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,619 students in 23322, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23322, VA are Cedar Road Elementary School, Hickory Elementary School and Southeastern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23322 have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 23322, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23322, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Road Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1605 Cedar Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-0166
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-0166
Gr: PK-5 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
109 Benefit Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7080
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7080
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1853 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7676
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7676
Gr: PK-5 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Mt Pleasant Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5820
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5820
Gr: PK-2 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
408 Cedar Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-1135
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-1135
Gr: PK-2 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
23322, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chesapeake Secep Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
369 Battlefield Blvd. South
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 485-4735
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 485-4735
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23322, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23322, VA include Cedar Road Elementary School, Hickory Elementary School and Southeastern Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23322?
5 public preschools are located in 23322.
What is the racial composition of students in 23322?
23322 public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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