For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 390 students in the neighborhood of Yates, Newport News, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Yates is Richard T. Yates Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Yates, Newport News, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Yates, Newport News, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard T. Yates Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
73 Maxwell Ln
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 881-5450
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 881-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Yates, Newport News, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Yates, Newport News, VA include Richard T. Yates Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Yates, Newport News?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Yates, Newport News.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Yates, Newport News?
the neighborhood of Yates, Newport News public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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