For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,307 students in the neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Western Branch South 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.
The neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA public preschools 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).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2008 Dock Landing Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6300
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Airline Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6310
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6310
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA include Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School and Southwestern Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake?
the neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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