For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,265 students in 23607, VA (there are , serving 379 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 23607, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 23607 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23607, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23607, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Achievable Dream Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
726 16th St.
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6827
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6827
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Newport News Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
228 25th St.
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 926-7352
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 926-7352
Rank: #55.
Newsome Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
743 24th Street
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6832
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6832
Gr: PK-K | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
New River Valley Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
650 Wades Lanes
Newport News, VA 23607
(540) 381-0097
Newport News, VA 23607
(540) 381-0097
23607, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jackson Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4600 Huntington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6765
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6765
743 24th St
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6832
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6832
Gr: PK-2 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1712 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6714
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6714
Gr: PK | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Peninsula Marine Institute (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
5501 Huntington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 245-3556
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 245-3556
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 23607, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23607, VA include B.t. Washington Middle School, Achievable Dream Academy and Discovery Stem Academy.
How many public schools are located in 23607?
7 public schools are located in 23607.
What percentage of students in 23607 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 23607 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23607?
23607 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
