For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 941 students in 23220, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23220, VA are William Fox Elementary School, Amelia Street Special Education and George W. Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23220 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 23220, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23220, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Fox Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Hanover Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Amelia Street Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Amelia St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
George W. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6247
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6247
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1211 S. Allen Ave.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6263
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6263
Gr: PK | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23220, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23220, VA include William Fox Elementary School, Amelia Street Special Education and George W. Carver Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23220?
4 public preschools are located in 23220.
What is the racial composition of students in 23220?
23220 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% 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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