For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,630 students in 23605, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23605, VA are Achievable Dream Middle/high, Crittenden Middle School and Sedgefield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23605 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23605, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23605, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Achievable Dream Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Gr: 6-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Crittenden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Sedgefield Elementary School
(Math: 36% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 36% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 27% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
23605, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5720 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6819
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6819
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 23605, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23605, VA include Achievable Dream Middle/high, Crittenden Middle School and Sedgefield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23605?
5 public elementary schools are located in 23605.
What is the racial composition of students in 23605?
23605 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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