For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,962 students in 23831, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 23831, VA are Ecoff Elementary School, Harrowgate Elementary School and C.c. Wells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23831 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23831, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23831, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ecoff Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Ecoff Ave.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6185
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6185
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Harrowgate Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Cougar Trail
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 520-6015
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 520-6015
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
C.c. Wells Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13101 S. Chester Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6265
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6265
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
C.e. Curtis Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 W Hundred Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6175
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6175
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
155501 Harrowgate Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 748-1405
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 748-1405
Gr: PK | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
23831, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 23831, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23831, VA include Ecoff Elementary School, Harrowgate Elementary School and C.c. Wells Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23831?
5 public preschools are located in 23831.
What is the racial composition of students in 23831?
23831 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% 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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