For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,304 students in 23601, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 703 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 23601, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23601, VA are Deer Park Elementary School, Warwick High School and Hilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23601 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23601, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23601, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11541 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-7470
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-7470
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Warwick High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 Copeland Lane
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4700
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,605 students
Rank: #33.
Hilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 River Rd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4772
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4772
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Homer L. Hines Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
561 Mclawhorne Dr
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4878
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4878
Grades: 6-8
| 844 students
Rank: #55.
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
853 Harpersville Rd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4781
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4781
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: n/an/a
1241 Gatewood Rd.
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4963
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4963
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
21 Burns Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4815
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4815
Grades: PK
| 322 students
23601, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1241 Gatewood Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4963
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4963
Grades: PK
| 208 students
21 Burns Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4815
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4815
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23601, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23601, VA include Deer Park Elementary School, Warwick High School and Hilton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23601?
7 public schools are located in 23601.
What percentage of students in 23601 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 23601 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23601?
23601 public schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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