For the 2025 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, Laburnum 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 12% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Laburnum Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Meriwether Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2720
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Glen Lea Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3909 Austin Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2725
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2725
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #44.
Overby-sheppard Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 1st Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
23222, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2120 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4785
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4785
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
201 E Brookland Pk Blvd
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
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, Laburnum 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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