For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,275 students in 23455, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 23455, VA are Thoroughgood Elementary School, Pembroke Meadows Elementary School and Shelton Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23455 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). Pre schools in 23455, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23455, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thoroughgood Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 Pleasure House Rd (temp.)
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3920
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3920
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #22.
Pembroke Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 Cathedral Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3360
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3360
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Shelton Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Shelton Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3760
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3760
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 Pleasure House Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2600
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bayside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5649 Bayside Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2080
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2080
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Luxford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4808 Haygood Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2960
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
23455, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1008 Ferry Plantation Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 473-5043
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 473-5043
Grades: 2-5
| 496 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 23455, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23455, VA include Thoroughgood Elementary School, Pembroke Meadows Elementary School and Shelton Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23455?
6 public preschools are located in 23455.
What is the racial composition of students in 23455?
23455 public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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