For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,355 students in 23602, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23602, VA are Willis A. Jenkins Elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 23602 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23602, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23602, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
80 Menchville Road
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 881-5400
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 881-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Kiln Creek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
B.c. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School
(Math: 53% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
L.f. Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 49% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 23602, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23602, VA include Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School, Kiln Creek Elementary School and B.c. Charles Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23602?
5 public elementary schools are located in 23602.
What is the racial composition of students in 23602?
23602 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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