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Best Northwest Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,096 students in the neighborhood of Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Northwest are Thoroughgood Elementary School, Shelton Park Elementary School and Pembroke Meadows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 66% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thoroughgood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1701 Pleasure House Rd (temp.)
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3920
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Shelton Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Shelton Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3760
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Pembroke Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
820 Cathedral Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3360
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1701 Pleasure House Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Pembroke Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4622 Jericho Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-3320
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Bayside Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5649 Bayside Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2080
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Luxford Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4808 Haygood Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Diamond Springs Elementary School
5225 Learning Circle
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4240
Gr: PK-1 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA include Thoroughgood Elementary School, Shelton Park Elementary School and Pembroke Meadows Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Beach?
8 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Beach?
the neighborhood of Northwest Beach public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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