For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 488 students in the neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lakewood is Willard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1511 Willow Wood Dr
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2721
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2721
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk, VA include Willard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk?
the neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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