For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,411 students in 23224, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23224, VA are J.l. Francis Elementary School, Swansboro Elementary School and Blackwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23224 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23224, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23224, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J.l. Francis Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5146 Snead Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3702
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3702
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Swansboro Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3160 Midlothian Tnpk
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5030
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5030
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Blackwell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Everett St
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5078
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5078
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1745 Catalina Dr
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5082
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5082
Gr: PK-5 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2409 Webber Avenue
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5008
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5008
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
23224, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6300 Hull Street Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3600
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23224, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23224, VA include J.l. Francis Elementary School, Swansboro Elementary School and Blackwell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23224?
5 public preschools are located in 23224.
What is the racial composition of students in 23224?
23224 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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