For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 5,376 students in 23456, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 23456, VA are North Landing Elementary School, Princess Anne Elementary School and Red Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23456 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23456, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23456, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Landing Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2929 N Landing Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3160
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3160
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Princess Anne Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2444 Seaboard Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3480
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3480
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #33.
Red Mill Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1860 Sandbridge Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3560
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #44.
Strawbridge Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2553 Strawbridge Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3800
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #55.
Three Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2201 Elson Green Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3960
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3960
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #66.
New Castle Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4136 Dam Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3080
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3080
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #77.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3961 Salem Lakes Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3680
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3680
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #88.
Rosemont Forest Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1716 Grey Friars Chase
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3640
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3640
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #99.
Landstown Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2212 Recreation Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-2880
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
23456, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Open Campus High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1700 Dahlia Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 431-4006
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 431-4006
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Va Beach Career Switcher Prog (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
P. O. Box 6038
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 263-1000
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 263-1000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 23456, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23456, VA include North Landing Elementary School, Princess Anne Elementary School and Red Mill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23456?
9 public preschools are located in 23456.
What is the racial composition of students in 23456?
23456 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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