For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 723 students in 23502, VA.
The top ranked public preschool in 23502, VA is Ingleside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23502 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23502, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23502, VA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ingleside Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
976 Ingleside Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3270
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3270
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
1132 Wade St
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3290
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3290
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
23502, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1132 Wade St
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3260
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3260
Gr: PK-2 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
5523 Pebble Lane
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3280
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3280
Gr: PK-2 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Southeastern Coop Ed Pgm (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
6160 Kempsville Cr., Suite 300
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 23502, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23502, VA include Ingleside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23502?
2 public preschools are located in 23502.
What is the racial composition of students in 23502?
23502 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% 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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