For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,570 students in 23237, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 23237, VA are Salem Church Elementary School, Beulah Elementary School and Bensley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23237 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23237, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23237, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Church Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Salem Church Rd.
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 768-6215
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 768-6215
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5441 Beulah Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3620
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3620
Grades: PK-5
| 993 students
Rank: #33.
Bensley Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Strathmore Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3610
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3610
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Bellwood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9536 Dawnshire Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3600
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
23237, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Perrymont Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
8610 Perrymont Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3701
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3701
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 23237, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23237, VA include Salem Church Elementary School, Beulah Elementary School and Bensley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23237?
4 public preschools are located in 23237.
What is the racial composition of students in 23237?
23237 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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