For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,413 students in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Indian River are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Georgetown Primary and Norfolk Highlands Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 66% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2706 Border Road
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7515
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7515
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Georgetown Primary
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
436 Providence Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7060
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7060
Gr: PK-3 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Norfolk Highlands Primary
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Myrtle Ave
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7092
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7092
Gr: PK-3 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
2100 Steppingstone Square
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(804) 424-8270
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(804) 424-8270
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake, VA include Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Georgetown Primary and Norfolk Highlands Primary.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake?
the neighborhood of Indian River, Chesapeake public preschools minority enrollment is 78% 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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