For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,891 students in 23513, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23513, VA are Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Norview Elementary School and Coleman Place Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23513 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23513, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23513, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3035 Sherwood Forest Lane
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Norview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Coleman Place Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2445 Palmyra St.
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Tanners Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1335 Longdale Dr
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
23513, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 Asbury Ave
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4570
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4570
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
1330 Branch Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4610
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4610
Gr: 8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23513, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23513, VA include Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Norview Elementary School and Coleman Place Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23513?
4 public preschools are located in 23513.
What is the racial composition of students in 23513?
23513 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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