For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,659 students in 23231, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23231, VA are Henry D. Ward Elementary School, Montrose Elementary School and George F. Baker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23231 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 23231, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23231, VA Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry D. Ward Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Williamsburg Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8765
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8765
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
George F. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6651 Willson Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8755
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8755
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Gr: PK-2 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
23231, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Gr: PK-2 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
6901 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Gr: 6-8 | 1,464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23231, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23231, VA include Henry D. Ward Elementary School, Montrose Elementary School and George F. Baker Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23231?
4 public preschools are located in 23231.
What is the racial composition of students in 23231?
23231 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% 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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