Best 23508 Virginia Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 752 students in 23508, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23508, VA are Larchmont Elementary School and James Monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23508 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23508, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 23508, VA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1145 Bolling Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 451-4180
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
520 W 29th St
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23508 Virginia

23508, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
446 Virginia Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3338
Gr: PK | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
446 Virginia Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3327

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23508, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23508, VA include Larchmont Elementary School and James Monroe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23508?
2 public preschools are located in 23508.
What is the racial composition of students in 23508?
23508 public preschools minority enrollment is 60% 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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