For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,497 students in the neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Central Newport News are Hilton Elementary School, Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School and Kiln Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 River Rd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4772
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4772
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Kiln Creek Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Kiln Creek Pkwy
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7961
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7961
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #44.
L.f. Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Palmer Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 881-5000
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 881-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Autism
Special Education School
1501 Kiln Creek Pkwy
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 874-4444
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 874-4444
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News, VA include Hilton Elementary School, Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School and Kiln Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News?
the neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News public schools minority enrollment is 70% 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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