For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 552 students in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in North Side are Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School and Barack Obama Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 66% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 North Side, Richmond, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3817 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA include Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School and Barack Obama Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond?
the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond public preschools minority enrollment is 95% 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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