For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,532 students in 23451, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23451, VA are W.t. Cooke Elementary School, Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy and Birdneck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23451 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 23451, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23451, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W.t. Cooke Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 Mediterranean Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-2320
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-2320
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 S Birdneck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-3720
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-3720
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Birdneck Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
957 S Birdneck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-2120
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23451, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23451, VA include W.t. Cooke Elementary School, Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy and Birdneck Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23451?
3 public preschools are located in 23451.
What is the racial composition of students in 23451?
23451 public preschools minority enrollment is 66% 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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