For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,242 students in 23455, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23455, VA 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.
Public preschools in zipcode 23455 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 23455, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23455, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thoroughgood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1444 Dunstan Lane
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3920
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3920
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Shelton Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Shelton Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3760
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3760
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Pembroke Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Cathedral Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3360
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3360
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 Pleasure House Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2600
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Bayside Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5649 Bayside Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2080
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2080
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Luxford Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4808 Haygood Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2960
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23455, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23455, VA include Thoroughgood Elementary School, Shelton Park Elementary School and Pembroke Meadows Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23455?
6 public preschools are located in 23455.
What is the racial composition of students in 23455?
23455 public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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