For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,922 students in 23434, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23434, VA are Oakland Elementary School, Kilby Shores Elementary School and Nansemond Parkway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23434 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 23434, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23434, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5505 Godwin Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5248
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5248
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Kilby Shores Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Kilby Shores Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6214
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6214
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Nansemond Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3012 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-4167
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-4167
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Hillpoint Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Hillpoint Rd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-6750
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Elephant's Fork Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2316 William Reid Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5250
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Walnut Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6226
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6226
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1253 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6224
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6224
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23434, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23434, VA include Oakland Elementary School, Kilby Shores Elementary School and Nansemond Parkway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23434?
7 public preschools are located in 23434.
What is the racial composition of students in 23434?
23434 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% 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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