For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,502 students in 23503, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 23503, VA are Willoughby Early Childhood Center, Mary Calcott Elementary School and Bay View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23503 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23503, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23503, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willoughby Early Childhood Center
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9500 4th View St
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3127
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3127
Grades: PK
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Calcott Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
137 Westmont Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1434 Bay View Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3030
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
Oceanair Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Dudley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3095
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3095
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 23503, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23503, VA include Willoughby Early Childhood Center, Mary Calcott Elementary School and Bay View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23503?
4 public preschools are located in 23503.
What is the racial composition of students in 23503?
23503 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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