For the 2025 school year, there are 40 public preschools serving 27,415 students in Chesterfield County, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Chesterfield County, VA are Bettie Weaver Elementary School, J.b. Watkins Elementary School and Woolridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield County, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Chesterfield County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Chesterfield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bettie Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3600 James River Rd
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2540
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
J.b. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 Coalfield Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2530
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2530
Grades: PK-5
| 831 students
Rank: #33.
Woolridge Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5401 Timber Bluff Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6330
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 798 students
Rank: #44.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10751 Savoy Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
Alberta Smith Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13200 Bailey Bridge Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6295
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6295
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #66.
Winterpock Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Elementary Way Loop
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Grades: PK-5
| 798 students
Rank: #77.
Old Hundred Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Old Hundred Road
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 748-1405
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 748-1405
Grades: PK-5
| 972 students
Rank: #88.
W.w. Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11701 Gordon School Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #99.
Swift Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13800 Genito Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6305
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6305
Grades: PK-5
| 737 students
Rank: #1010.
Spring Run Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13901 Spring Run Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-6352
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-6352
Grades: PK-5
| 866 students
Rank: #1111.
Grange Hall Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19301 Hull Street Rd.
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 739-6265
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 739-6265
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #1212.
Robious Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2801 Robious Crossing Dr.
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2500
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #1313.
Clover Hill Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5700 Woodlake Village Pkwy
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6220
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 877 students
Rank: #1414.
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
813 Beginners Trail Loop
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4660
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #1515.
Enon Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 E. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-5720
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-5720
Grades: PK-5
| 796 students
Rank: #1616.
O.b. Gates Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10001 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #1717.
Ecoff Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Ecoff Ave.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6185
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6185
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #1818.
Jacobs Road Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8800 Jacobs Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #1919.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Evergreen East Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2400
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 823 students
Rank: #2020.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Polk St
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #2121.
Harrowgate Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Cougar Trail
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 520-6015
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 520-6015
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #2222.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11001 W. Providence Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1345
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1345
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
C.c. Wells Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13101 S. Chester Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6265
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6265
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11901 Bailey Bridge Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6250
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6250
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #2525.
J.g. Hening Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5230 Chicora Dr.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Grades: PK-5
| 877 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
C.e. Curtis Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 W Hundred Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6175
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6175
Grades: PK-5
| 772 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Hopkins Road Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3665
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3665
Grades: PK-5
| 753 students
Rank: #2828.
Reams Road Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10141 Reams Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1370
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1370
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #2929.
A.m. Davis Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 S Providence Rd
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1310
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1310
Grades: PK-5
| 737 students
Rank: #3030.
Salem Church Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Salem Church Rd.
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 768-6215
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 768-6215
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #3131.
Bensley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Strathmore Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3610
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3610
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #3232.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5441 Beulah Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3620
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3620
Grades: PK-5
| 993 students
Rank: #3333.
Broad Rock Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4615 Ferguson Ln
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5048
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5048
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #3434.
Falling Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3630
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 796 students
Rank: #3535.
Bellwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9536 Dawnshire Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3600
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
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Chesterfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3900 West Hundred Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6145
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6145
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Chesterfield Diversion (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7000 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hamilton Crockford High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1801 Old Bon Air Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2388
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2388
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Joseph Mastin High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1900 Chatsworth Ave
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2558
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2558
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Joseph Mastin High School Annex (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1900 Chatsworth Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2795
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2795
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
Perrymont Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
8610 Perrymont Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3701
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3701
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Pocohantas Correctional Unit #13 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6900 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4003 Cogbill Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359
Grades: PK
| 180 students
2717 Alexander St
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5041
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5041
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
W. Hamilton Crockford High School Annex (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1601 Old Bon Air Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2312
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2312
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chesterfield County, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Chesterfield County, VA include Bettie Weaver Elementary School, J.b. Watkins Elementary School and Woolridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chesterfield County?
40 public preschools are located in Chesterfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Chesterfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chesterfield County include: Elizabeth Scott Elementary School vs. Enon Elementary School, Enon Elementary School vs. Elizabeth Scott Elementary School, Bensley Elementary School vs. Beulah Elementary School
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