For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,788 students in 23608, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23608, VA are Knollwood Meadows Elementary School, Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and Mary Passage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23608 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23608, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23608, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knollwood Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
826 Moyer Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7783
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7783
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
432 Industrial Park Dr
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3300
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 969 students
Rank: #33.
Mary Passage Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Atkinson Way
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7600
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 976 students
Rank: #44.
Richneck Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Tyner Drive
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7772
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7772
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #55.
David A. Dutrow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Curtis Tignor Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7760
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7760
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13460 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7744
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7744
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #77.
George J. Mcintosh Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
185 Richneck Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7767
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7767
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #88.
Stoney Run Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
855 Lucas Creek Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7755
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7755
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
23608, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15638 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23608, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23608, VA include Knollwood Meadows Elementary School, Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School and Mary Passage Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23608?
8 public elementary schools are located in 23608.
What is the racial composition of students in 23608?
23608 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% 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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