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Best Central Newport News Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,497 students in the neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Central Newport News are Hilton Elementary School, Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School and Kiln Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
225 River Rd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4772
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Minton Dr
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4862
Gr: 6-8 | 1,097 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Kiln Creek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Kiln Creek Pkwy
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7961
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
L.f. Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Palmer Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 881-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Autism
Special Education School
1501 Kiln Creek Pkwy
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 874-4444
Rank: n/an/a
Newport News & York County Governor's Health Science Academy
Vocational School
12465 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 283-7850

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News, VA include Hilton Elementary School, Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School and Kiln Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News?
the neighborhood of Central Newport News, Newport News public schools minority enrollment is 70% 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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