For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,599 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 28% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 66% 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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23231, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry D. Ward Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Williamsburg Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8765
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8765
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
George F. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6651 Willson Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8755
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8755
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Grades: PK-2
| 339 students
23231, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Grades: PK-2
| 346 students
6901 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Grades: 6-8
| 1,464 students
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
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 88% 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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