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Top 5 Best 23608 Virginia Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,881 students in 23608, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23608, VA are Knollwood Meadows Elementary School, Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and Mary Passage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23608 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23608, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23608, VA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knollwood Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
826 Moyer Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7783
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
432 Industrial Park Dr
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,060 students
Rank: #33.
Mary Passage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Atkinson Way
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Rank: #44.
Richneck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Tyner Drive
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7772
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #55.
David A. Dutrow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Curtis Tignor Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7760
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #66.
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13460 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7744
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #77.
George J. Mcintosh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Richneck Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7767
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Stoney Run Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
855 Lucas Creek Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7755
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23608 Virginia

23608, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Reservoir Middle School (Closed 2010)
15638 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23608, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23608, VA include Knollwood Meadows Elementary School, Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and Mary Passage Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23608?
8 public elementary schools are located in 23608.
What is the racial composition of students in 23608?
23608 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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