Churchland Preschool Center vs Northern Shores Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchland Preschool Center
Portsmouth · Public other · Grades PK–PK
112 students
Northern Shores Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
798 students
| Measure | Churchland Preschool Center Portsmouth, Virginia | Northern Shores Elementary Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #606 of 1,142 |
| National rank | – | #10611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 112 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 112 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 85% |
| Math proficiency | – | 90% |
| city | Portsmouth | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Churchland Preschool Center does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 19.5).
- •Northern Shores Elementary is the larger school with 798 students compared with 112.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Churchland Preschool Center better than Northern Shores Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Churchland Preschool Center and Northern Shores Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Churchland Preschool Center: 112. Northern Shores Elementary: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Churchland Preschool Center and Northern Shores Elementary rank in Virginia?
Churchland Preschool Center is unranked and Northern Shores Elementary is 606th of 1,142 among other schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).