For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,005 students in Chesterfield, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chesterfield, VA are Winterpock Elementary School, O.b. Gates Elementary School and Jacobs Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Chesterfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Chesterfield, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winterpock Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Elementary Way Loop
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
O.b. Gates Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10001 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Jacobs Road Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8800 Jacobs Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Gr: PK-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
J.a. Chalkley Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Turner Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1300
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Chesterfield, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chesterfield Diversion (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7000 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
Pocohantas Correctional Unit #13 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6900 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chesterfield, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chesterfield, VA include Winterpock Elementary School, O.b. Gates Elementary School and Jacobs Road Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chesterfield?
4 public preschools are located in Chesterfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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