For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,757 students in 23605, VA.
The top ranked public schools in 23605, VA are Heritage High School, Achievable Dream Middle/high and Crittenden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23605 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23605, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23605, VA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6100
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,168 students
Rank: #22.
Achievable Dream Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Grades: 6-12
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Crittenden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6158 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 591-4900
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 591-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: #44.
Sedgefield Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
804 Main Street
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 591-4792
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 591-4792
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6160 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 591-4950
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 591-4950
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #66.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6846
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6846
Grades: 6
| 143 students
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage High School Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
5800 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6100
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6100
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
23605, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5720 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6819
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6819
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23605, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23605, VA include Heritage High School, Achievable Dream Middle/high and Crittenden Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23605, VA?
7 public schools are located in 23605, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in 23605, VA?
23605, VA public schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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