Mount Hermon Preschool Center serves 208 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Hermon Preschool Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mount Hermon Preschool Center's student population of 208 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mount Hermon Preschool Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
71%
21%
White
11%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mount Hermon Preschool Center?
208 students attend Mount Hermon Preschool Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mount Hermon Preschool Center students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Hermon Preschool Center?
Mount Hermon Preschool Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Hermon Preschool Center offer ?
Mount Hermon Preschool Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Hermon Preschool Center part of?
Mount Hermon Preschool Center is part of Portsmouth City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mount Hermon Preschool Center located?
Mount Hermon Preschool Center is located in the Port Norfolk neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA.
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