The Northside Preschool

Danville City Public Schools
121 Gloucester Ave
Danville, VA 24540
137 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
To provide an accurate summary, it is important to note that **The Northside Preschool** in Danville, Virginia, is a faith-based early childhood education center associated with the **Northside Presbyterian Church**. The program is designed to provide a nurturing environment that balances academic preparation with social-emotional development. By focusing on a "learning through play" philosophy, the school aims to help young children build the confidence and foundational skills necessary for a successful transition into elementary school.

The curriculum is typically structured to foster independence, curiosity, and community among students. Because it is affiliated with a church, the program often integrates elements of character building and moral development within its daily activities. The school serves the local Danville community by offering a structured, safe, and supportive atmosphere where children can engage in creative arts, early literacy, and cooperative play under the guidance of experienced staff.
137
Total Students
11.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    99 (72.3%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (11.7%)
  • White
    12 (8.8%)
  • Two or More
    10 (7.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Danville City Public Schools
Phone: (434)773-8301
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 137
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
Grove Park Preschool
Danville City Public Schools
122 Students
1070 S Main St
Danville, VA 24541 (3.7 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K