For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 318 students in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA.
The top ranked public preschool in Ghent is Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 66% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1122 W. Princess Anne Road
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 628-2525
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 628-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep.
Special Education School
601 Childrens Ln, Rob3
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA include Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk?
the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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