For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,108 students in 23602, VA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,148 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 23602, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23602, VA are Menchville High School, Kiln Creek Elementary School and B.c. Charles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23602 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23602, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23602, VA Public Schools (2024)
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
| 1,731 students
Rank: #22.
Kiln Creek Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Kiln Creek Pkwy
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7961
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7961
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
480 Colony Road
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7778
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7778
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
L.f. Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Palmer Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 881-5000
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 881-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 469 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Autism
Special Education School
1501 Kiln Creek Pkwy
Newport News, VA 23602
(804) 874-4444
Newport News, VA 23602
(804) 874-4444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23602, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23602, VA include Menchville High School, Kiln Creek Elementary School and B.c. Charles Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23602, VA?
7 public schools are located in 23602, VA.
What percentage of students in 23602, VA go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 23602, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23602, VA?
23602, VA public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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