For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,438 students in 23606, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in 23606, VA are Richard T. Yates Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Hidenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23606 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23606, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23606, VA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
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 preschools in 23606, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in 23606, VA include Richard T. Yates Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Hidenwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23606?
3 public preschools are located in 23606.
What is the racial composition of students in 23606?
23606 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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