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Best Norfolk Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public preschools serving 11,979 students in Norfolk, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Norfolk, VA are Willoughby Early Childhood Center, Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School and Larchmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norfolk, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Norfolk have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Norfolk, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willoughby Early Childhood Center
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9500 4th View St
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3127
Gr: PK | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1122 W. Princess Anne Road
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 628-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1145 Bolling Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 451-4180
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mary Calcott Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
137 Westmont Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tarrallton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2080 Tarrallton Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Sewells Point Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7928 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4160
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1434 Bay View Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Larrymore Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 Halprin Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1511 Willow Wood Dr
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2721
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Camp Allen Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 C Street
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4170
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Crossroads Prek-8 School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8021 Old Ocean View Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3050
Gr: PK-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3035 Sherwood Forest Lane
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Ingleside Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
976 Ingleside Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3270
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Little Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7900 Tarpon Place
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3080
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
Lindenwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Ludlow St
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2577
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Norview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Suburban Park Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 531-3118
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
Oceanair Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Dudley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3095
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
Granby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7101 Newport Ave
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Coleman Place Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2445 Palmyra St.
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2121.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
520 W 29th St
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Tanners Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1335 Longdale Dr
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Richard Bowling Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2515
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
543 E. Olney Rd
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 628-2588
Gr: PK-2 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
St. Helena Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
903 S Main St
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 494-3884
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Jacox Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Marshall Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2433
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Chesterfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2915 Westminster Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2544
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Berkley/campostella Early Childhood Education Center
1530 Cypress St
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 494-3870
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Easton Preschool At Fairlawn
1132 Wade St
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3290
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep.
Special Education School
601 Childrens Ln, Rob3
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Norfolk, VA?
How many public preschools are located in Norfolk?
30 public preschools are located in Norfolk.
What is the racial composition of students in Norfolk?
Norfolk public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Norfolk are often viewed compared to one another?

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