For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 609 students in 23437, VA.
The top ranked public preschool in 23437, VA is Southwestern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 23437 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23437, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23437, VA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Pioneer Rd
Suffolk, VA 23437
(757) 925-5782
Suffolk, VA 23437
(757) 925-5782
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 23437, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23437, VA include Southwestern Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23437?
1 public preschools are located in 23437.
What is the racial composition of students in 23437?
23437 public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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