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 Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 23608 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodside High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13450 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7530
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,810 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Knollwood Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 70% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School
(Math: 58% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Denbigh High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
259 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7700
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Richneck Elementary School
(Math: 54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Mary Passage Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Atkinson Way
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7600
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
David A. Dutrow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 36% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
George J. Mcintosh Elementary School
(Math: 39% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Stoney Run Elementary School
(Math: 28% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
15638 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7789
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7789
Gr: PK | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizons Woodside Campus
Vocational School
13400 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-4444
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-4444
Rank: n/an/a
Newport Academy
Special Education School
13400 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-4444
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-4444
23608, Virginia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15638 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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 Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle 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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