For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,418 students in 23222, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23222, VA are Barack Obama Elementary School, Overby-sheppard Elementary School and Glen Lea Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23222 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23222, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23222, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Overby-sheppard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 1st Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Glen Lea Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3909 Austin Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2725
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2725
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Laburnum Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Meriwether Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2720
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
23222, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2120 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4785
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4785
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
201 E Brookland Pk Blvd
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23222, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23222, VA include Barack Obama Elementary School, Overby-sheppard Elementary School and Glen Lea Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23222?
4 public preschools are located in 23222.
What is the racial composition of students in 23222?
23222 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% 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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