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Top 5 Best 23606 Virginia Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,573 students in 23606, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 283 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 23606, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23606, VA are Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School, Richard T. Yates Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23606 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23606, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23606, VA Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Minton Dr
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4862
Grades: 6-8
| 1,130 students
Rank: #22.
Richard T. Yates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
73 Maxwell Ln
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 881-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Country Club Road
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4740
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #44.
Hidenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Blount Point Rd
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4766
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: n/an/a
Enterprise Academy/newport News City
Alternative School
Magnet School
813 Diligence Dr Ste 110
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4971
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Newport News & York County Governor's Health Science Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
12465 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 283-7850
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Point Option Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
813 Diligence Dr., Suite 100
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-7408
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23606 Virginia

23606, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Enterprise Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
813 Diligence Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4971
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 23606, VA?
How many public schools are located in 23606?
7 public schools are located in 23606.
What percentage of students in 23606 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 23606 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23606?
23606 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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