Mount Hermon Preschool Center serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Hermon Preschool Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mount Hermon Preschool Center's student population of 227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mount Hermon Preschool Center is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
76%
22%
White
13%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mount Hermon Preschool Center often compared to?
Mount Hermon Preschool Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Olive Branch Preschool Center, Churchland Preschool Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mount Hermon Preschool Center?
227 students attend Mount Hermon Preschool Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mount Hermon Preschool Center students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Hermon Preschool Center?
Mount Hermon Preschool Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Hermon Preschool Center offer ?
Mount Hermon Preschool Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Hermon Preschool Center part of?
Mount Hermon Preschool Center is part of Portsmouth City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mount Hermon Preschool Center located?
Mount Hermon Preschool Center is located in the Port Norfolk neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA.
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