For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,855 students in 23139, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23139, VA are Powhatan Elementary School, Flat Rock Elementary School and Pocahontas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23139 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23139, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23139, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Powhatan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4111 Old Buckingham Rd
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5730
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5730
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2210 Batterson Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Pocahontas Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4294 Anderson Hwy
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5717
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5717
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
23139, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4290 Anderson Hwy.
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
Gr: 6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Powhatan Voc. Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23139, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23139, VA include Powhatan Elementary School, Flat Rock Elementary School and Pocahontas Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23139?
3 public preschools are located in 23139.
What is the racial composition of students in 23139?
23139 public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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