For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 451 students in the neighborhood of Nelson, Newport News, VA.
The top ranked public school in Nelson is Knollwood Meadows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Nelson, Newport News, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of Nelson, Newport News, VA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Nelson, Newport News, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Nelson, Newport News, VA include Knollwood Meadows Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Nelson, Newport News?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Nelson, Newport News.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Nelson, Newport News?
the neighborhood of Nelson, Newport News public schools minority enrollment is 65% 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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