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Best Western Branch South Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 70% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and 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 (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School

(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
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Top 20%

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2008 Dock Landing Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6300

Gr: PK-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #22.

Southwestern Elementary School

(Math: 71% | Reading: 50-54%)
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4410 Airline Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6310

Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

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).