For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 887 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 70%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 66% 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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23220, VA Public Preschools (2025)
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 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 Minority enrollment: 93%
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 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1211 S. Allen Ave.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6263
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6263
Gr: PK | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
23220, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult Career Dev Center (Acdc) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Adult Career Dev. Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: PK-11
1101 Dance St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 80% 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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