For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,485 students in 23503, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23503, VA are Willoughby Early Childhood Center, Mary Calcott Elementary School and Bay View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23503 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 23503, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23503, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willoughby Early Childhood Center
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9500 4th View St
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3127
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3127
Gr: PK | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Mary Calcott Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 Westmont Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1434 Bay View Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3030
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Oceanair Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Dudley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3095
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3095
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23503, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23503, VA include Willoughby Early Childhood Center, Mary Calcott Elementary School and Bay View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23503?
4 public preschools are located in 23503.
What is the racial composition of students in 23503?
23503 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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