For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,069 students in 23227, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 23227, VA are Chamberlayne Elementary School, Linwood Holton Elementary School and Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23227 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23227, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23227, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chamberlayne Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8200 St Charles Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Linwood Holton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W. Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3817 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
23227, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Real School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Grades: 4-8
| 33 students
Thirteen Acres Special Education Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3801 Hermitage Rd.
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 23227, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23227, VA include Chamberlayne Elementary School, Linwood Holton Elementary School and Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23227?
3 public preschools are located in 23227.
What is the racial composition of students in 23227?
23227 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% 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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