For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,488 students in 23435, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23435, VA are Florence Bowser Elementary School, Northern Shores Elementary School and Florence Bowser Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23435 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 23435, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23435, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence Bowser Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4540 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4164
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4164
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Northern Shores Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Respass Beach Rd
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4169
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4169
Gr: PK-5 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Florence Bowser Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4540 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4106
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4106
Gr: PK-5 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bennetts Creek Park Road
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4251
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4251
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23435, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23435, VA include Florence Bowser Elementary School, Northern Shores Elementary School and Florence Bowser Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23435?
3 public preschools are located in 23435.
What is the racial composition of students in 23435?
23435 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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