For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,265 students in 23607, VA (there are , serving 346 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 23607, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
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 (2025-26)
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?
87% of all K-12 students in 23607 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
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).
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