For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,279 students in 23462, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23462, VA are Kempsville Meadows Elementary School, Arrowhead Elementary School and Pembroke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23462 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 23462, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23462, VA Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kempsville Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
736 Edwin Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-2760
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5549 Susquehanna Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-2040
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-2040
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Pembroke Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4622 Jericho Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3320
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3320
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
White Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
960 Windsor Oaks Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4040
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Point O' View Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Parliament Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3440
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3440
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
5225 Learning Circle
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4240
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4240
Gr: PK-1 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
23462, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center Effective Learning (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
233 N Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Center For Effective Learning Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
213 North Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Open Campus Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5100 Cleveland St
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6000
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6000
Traep - Virginia Beach - Renaissance Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
5100 Cleveland St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6118
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6118
Virginia Beach Central Academy Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
273 Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5058
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5058
Virginia Beach Secep - Re-ed - Renaissance Academy (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5100 Cleveland St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6116
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6116
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23462, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23462, VA include Kempsville Meadows Elementary School, Arrowhead Elementary School and Pembroke Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23462?
6 public preschools are located in 23462.
What is the racial composition of students in 23462?
23462 public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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