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Best Suffolk Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 6,887 students in Suffolk, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Suffolk, VA are Northern Shores Elementary School, Oakland Elementary School and Florence Bowser Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suffolk, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Suffolk have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Suffolk, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Shores Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6701 Respass Beach Rd
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4169
Gr: PK-5 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5505 Godwin Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5248
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Florence Bowser Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4540 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4106
Gr: PK-5 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Bennetts Creek Park Road
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4251
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Pioneer Rd
Suffolk, VA 23437
(757) 925-5782
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Kilby Shores Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Kilby Shores Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6214
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Nansemond Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3012 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-4167
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Hillpoint Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Hillpoint Rd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Elephant's Fork Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2316 William Reid Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
204 Walnut Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6226
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1253 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6224
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Suffolk, Virginia

Suffolk, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Florence Bowser Elementary School (Closed 2018)
4540 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4164
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Fostering Innovation And Relevance Through Stem And Trades (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
4169 Pruden Avenue
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
John F. Kennedy Alternative (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2325 E Washington St
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5560
Mount Zion Elementary School (Closed 2012)
3264 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5244
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Pruden Center For Industry/tech (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
4169 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-7407
Robertson Elementary School (Closed 2012)
132 Robertson St
Suffolk, VA 23438
(757) 934-6211
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Suffolk Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2327 E. Washington St.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-2388

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Suffolk, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Suffolk, VA include Northern Shores Elementary School, Oakland Elementary School and Florence Bowser Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Suffolk?
11 public preschools are located in Suffolk.
What is the racial composition of students in Suffolk?
Suffolk public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Suffolk are often viewed compared to one another?

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