For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,570 students in the neighborhood of Charles, Newport News, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Charles are Menchville High School, B.c. Charles Elementary School and Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Charles, Newport News, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Charles, Newport News, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Menchville High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
275 Menchville Rd
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7722
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7722
Grades: 9-12
| 1,759 students
Rank: #22.
B.c. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Menchville Road
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7750
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7750
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 Menchville Road
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 881-5400
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 881-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Charles, Newport News, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Charles, Newport News, VA include Menchville High School, B.c. Charles Elementary School and Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Charles, Newport News?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Charles, Newport News.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Charles, Newport News?
the neighborhood of Charles, Newport News public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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