For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,033 students in 23607, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23607, VA are B.t. Washington Middle School, Achievable Dream Academy and Discovery Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23607 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23607, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23607, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
B.t. Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3700 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6860
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6860
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Achievable Dream Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
726 16th St.
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6827
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6827
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
Discovery Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1712 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6838
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6838
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #44.
Newsome Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6810
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6810
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
23607, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jackson Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4600 Huntington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6765
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6765
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
743 24th St
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6832
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6832
Grades: PK-2
| 242 students
1712 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6714
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6714
Grades: PK
| 337 students
Peninsula Marine Institute (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
5501 Huntington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 245-3556
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 245-3556
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23607, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23607, VA include B.t. Washington Middle School, Achievable Dream Academy and Discovery Stem Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23607?
4 public elementary schools are located in 23607.
What is the racial composition of students in 23607?
23607 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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