For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 530 students in the neighborhood of Deer Park, Newport News, VA.
The top ranked public school in Deer Park is Deer Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Deer Park, Newport News, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Deer Park, Newport News, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11541 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-7470
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-7470
Grades: PK-5
| 461 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Deer Park, Newport News, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Deer Park, Newport News, VA include Deer Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Park, Newport News?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Park, Newport News.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Deer Park, Newport News?
the neighborhood of Deer Park, Newport News public schools minority enrollment is 65% 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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