Best 23608 Virginia Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,237 students in 23608, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23608, VA are Knollwood Meadows Elementary School, Richneck Elementary School and David A. Dutrow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23608 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23608, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 23608, VA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knollwood Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
826 Moyer Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7783
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Richneck Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Tyner Drive
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7772
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
David A. Dutrow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Curtis Tignor Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7760
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13460 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7744
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
George J. Mcintosh Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Richneck Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7767
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Stoney Run Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
855 Lucas Creek Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7755
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
15638 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7789
Gr: PK | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23608 Virginia

23608, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
15638 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23608, VA?
How many public preschools are located in 23608?
7 public preschools are located in 23608.
What is the racial composition of students in 23608?
23608 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% 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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