For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,301 students in 23608, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 115 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 23608, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23608, VA are Woodside High School, Knollwood Meadows Elementary School and Denbigh High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23608 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23608, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23608, VA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13450 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7530
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,807 students
Rank: #22.
Knollwood Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
826 Moyer Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7783
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7783
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
Denbigh High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
259 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7700
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #44.
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
432 Industrial Park Dr
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3300
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,060 students
Rank: #55.
Mary Passage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Atkinson Way
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7600
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Rank: #66.
Richneck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Tyner Drive
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7772
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7772
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #77.
David A. Dutrow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Curtis Tignor Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7760
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7760
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #88.
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13460 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7744
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7744
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #99.
George J. Mcintosh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
185 Richneck Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7767
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7767
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1010.
Stoney Run Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
855 Lucas Creek Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7755
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7755
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: n/an/a
Denbigh Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
15638 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7789
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7789
Grades: PK
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizons Woodside Campus
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
13400 Woodside Ln
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-4444
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-4444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Newport Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
13400 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-4444
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-4444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23608, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15638 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23608, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23608, VA include Woodside High School, Knollwood Meadows Elementary School and Denbigh High School.
How many public schools are located in 23608?
13 public schools are located in 23608.
What percentage of students in 23608 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 23608 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23608?
23608 public schools minority enrollment is 81% 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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