For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 485 students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Newport News, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Riverside is Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Riverside, Newport News, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Newport News, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Country Club Road
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4740
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4740
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Newport News, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Newport News, VA include Riverside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverside, Newport News?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverside, Newport News.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Newport News?
the neighborhood of Riverside, Newport News public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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