For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,124 students in 23227, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23227, VA are Chamberlayne Elementary School, Linwood Holton Elementary School and Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23227 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 23227, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23227, VA Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chamberlayne Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8200 St Charles Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Linwood Holton Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W. Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3817 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
23227, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Real School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Gr: 4-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Thirteen Acres Special Education Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3801 Hermitage Rd.
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23227, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23227, VA include Chamberlayne Elementary School, Linwood Holton Elementary School and Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23227?
3 public preschools are located in 23227.
What is the racial composition of students in 23227?
23227 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% 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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