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Best 23434 Virginia Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,820 students in 23434, VA.

The top ranked public preschools in 23434, VA are Oakland Elementary School, Kilby Shores Elementary School and Nansemond Parkway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschools in zipcode 23434 have an score of 65% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and score of 58% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23434, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 23434, VA Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Oakland Elementary School

(Math: 81% | Reading: 70-74%)
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5505 Godwin Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5248

Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #22.

Kilby Shores Elementary School

(Math: 73% | Reading: 60-64%)
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111 Kilby Shores Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6214

Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #33.

Nansemond Parkway Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
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3012 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-4167

Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #44.

Hillpoint Elementary School

(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
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1101 Hillpoint Rd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-6750

Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #55.

Elephant's Fork Elementary School

(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
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2316 William Reid Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5250

Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #66.

Booker T. Washington Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
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204 Walnut Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6226

Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #77.

Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School

(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
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1253 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6224

Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23434 Virginia

23434, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Fostering Innovation And Relevance Through Stem And Trades (Closed 2018)

Vocational School

4169 Pruden Avenue
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651

John F. Kennedy Alternative (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

2325 E Washington St
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5560

Mount Zion Elementary School (Closed 2012)

3264 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5244

Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Pruden Center For Industry/tech (Closed 2008)

Vocational School

4169 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-7407

Suffolk Re-ed (Closed 2008)

Special Education School

2327 E. Washington St.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-2388

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 23434, VA?

The top ranked public preschools in 23434, VA include Oakland Elementary School, Kilby Shores Elementary School and Nansemond Parkway Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 23434?

7 public preschools are located in 23434.

What is the racial composition of students in 23434?

23434 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).