For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,064 students in the neighborhood of Church Hill, Richmond, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Church Hill are Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School, Chimborazo Elementary School and Bellevue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Church Hill, Richmond, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 66% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Church Hill, Richmond, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
813 N 28th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4401
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4401
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Chimborazo Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8392
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8392
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 E Grace St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4417
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4417
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Church Hill, Richmond, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Church Hill, Richmond, VA include Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School, Chimborazo Elementary School and Bellevue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Church Hill, Richmond?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Church Hill, Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Church Hill, Richmond?
the neighborhood of Church Hill, Richmond public preschools minority enrollment is 94% 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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