Best Northside Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 492 students in the neighborhood of Northside, Norfolk, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Northside is Mary Calcott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northside, Norfolk, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Northside, Norfolk, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Calcott Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
137 Westmont Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northside, Norfolk, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northside, Norfolk, VA include Mary Calcott Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northside, Norfolk?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northside, Norfolk.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northside, Norfolk?
the neighborhood of Northside, Norfolk public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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