For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,413 students in 23061, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 23061, VA are Bethel Elementary School, Botetourt Elementary School and Petsworth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23061 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23061, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23061, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2991 Hickory Fork Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2360
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2360
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Botetourt Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6361 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2151
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2151
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Petsworth Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10658 Geo Washington Mem Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-6161
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-6161
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
23061, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mid Peninsula Regional Spec Ed Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Gloucester Co. Public Schools,
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7880
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6099 T C Walker Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-5445
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-5445
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 23061, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23061, VA include Bethel Elementary School, Botetourt Elementary School and Petsworth Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23061?
3 public preschools are located in 23061.
What is the racial composition of students in 23061?
23061 public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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