For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 427 students in 23607, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in 23607, VA is B.t. Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 23607 have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23607, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23607, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
B.t. Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6860
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6860
Grades: 6-8
| 427 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 middle schools in 23607, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23607, VA include B.t. Washington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23607?
1 public middle schools are located in 23607.
What is the racial composition of students in 23607?
23607 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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