For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,535 students in 23606, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 361 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 23606, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23606, VA are Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School, Richard T. Yates Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23606 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23606, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23606, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Minton Dr
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4862
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4862
Grades: 6-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #22.
Richard T. Yates Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
73 Maxwell Ln
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 881-5450
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 881-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Country Club Road
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4740
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4740
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
Hidenwood Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Blount Point Rd
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4766
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4766
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
Enterprise Academy/newport News City
Alternative School
813 Diligence Dr Ste 110
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4971
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4971
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Newport News & York County Governor's Health Science Academy
Vocational School
12465 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 283-7850
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 283-7850
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Point Option Alternative School
Alternative School
813 Diligence Dr., Suite 100
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-7408
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-7408
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23606, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Enterprise Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
813 Diligence Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4971
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4971
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23606, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23606, VA include Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School, Richard T. Yates Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23606?
7 public schools are located in 23606.
What percentage of students in 23606 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 23606 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23606?
23606 public schools minority enrollment is 69% 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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