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Top 10 Best 23608 Virginia Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,249 students in 23608, VA (there are , serving 116 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 23608, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23608, VA are Woodside High School, Knollwood Meadows Elementary School and Denbigh High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23608 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23608, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23608, VA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodside High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13450 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,810 students
Rank: #22.
Knollwood Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
826 Moyer Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7783
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Denbigh High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
259 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,257 students
Rank: #44.
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
432 Industrial Park Dr
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 969 students
Rank: #55.
Mary Passage Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Atkinson Way
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 976 students
Rank: #66.
Richneck Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Tyner Drive
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7772
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #77.
David A. Dutrow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Curtis Tignor Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7760
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #88.
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13460 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7744
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #99.
George J. Mcintosh Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Richneck Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7767
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #1010.
Stoney Run Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
855 Lucas Creek Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7755
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: n/an/a
15638 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7789
Grades: PK
| 394 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizons Woodside Campus
Vocational School
13400 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-4444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Newport Academy
Special Education School
13400 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-4444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23608 Virginia

23608, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
15638 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 23608, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23608, VA include Woodside High School, Knollwood Meadows Elementary School and Denbigh High School.
How many public schools are located in 23608?
13 public schools are located in 23608.
What percentage of students in 23608 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 23608 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23608?
23608 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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