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Summer Hill Preschool Center

2717 Alexander Avenue
Richmond, VA 23234
Summer Hill Preschool Center serves 211 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Summer Hill Preschool Center's student population of 211 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Summer Hill Preschool Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
44%
19%
Black
53%
22%
White
2%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Summer Hill Preschool Center?
211 students attend Summer Hill Preschool Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Summer Hill Preschool Center students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summer Hill Preschool Center?
Summer Hill Preschool Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summer Hill Preschool Center offer ?
Summer Hill Preschool Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Summer Hill Preschool Center part of?
Summer Hill Preschool Center is part of Richmond City Public Schools.
In what neighborhood is Summer Hill Preschool Center located?
Summer Hill Preschool Center is located in the South Richmond neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in South Richmond.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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