For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,895 students in 23234, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23234, VA are J.g. Hening Elementary School, Hopkins Road Elementary School and Bensley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23234 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 23234, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23234, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J.g. Hening Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5230 Chicora Dr.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Gr: PK-5 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Hopkins Road Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3665
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3665
Gr: PK-5 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Bensley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4724 Hopkins Road
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3610
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3610
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Broad Rock Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4615 Ferguson Ln
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5048
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5048
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Falling Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3630
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
2717 Alexander Avenue
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-4593
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-4593
Gr: PK | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23234, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23234, VA include J.g. Hening Elementary School, Hopkins Road Elementary School and Bensley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23234?
6 public preschools are located in 23234.
What is the racial composition of students in 23234?
23234 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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