For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,474 students in 23513, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23513, VA are Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Coleman Place Elementary School and Tanners Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23513 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 23513, 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 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23513, VA Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3035 Sherwood Forest Lane
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Coleman Place Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2445 Palmyra St.
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Tanners Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1335 Longdale Dr
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
23513, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6401 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
900 Asbury Ave
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4570
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4570
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
1330 Branch Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4610
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4610
Gr: 8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23513, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23513, VA include Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Coleman Place Elementary School and Tanners Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23513?
3 public preschools are located in 23513.
What is the racial composition of students in 23513?
23513 public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
Does Your Public School Have Enough Nurses?
Learn whether your public school has enough nurses, how staffing affects student safety, chronic illness management, emergency care, and what parents should ask about available school health services today.
When Your Child Falls Behind Without Special Education
Learn what happens when your child falls behind academically but doesn't qualify for special education, including available school interventions, parent rights, tutoring options, and practical strategies for securing support.
When Your Child Finishes Classwork Faster Than Others
Discover why some children finish classwork faster than classmates, how teachers manage early finishers, and what parents can do to ensure meaningful learning, appropriate challenges, and continued academic growth.