For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,307 students in 23601, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23601, VA are Deer Park Elementary School, Hilton Elementary School and Homer L. Hines Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23601 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23601, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23601, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11541 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-7470
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-7470
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Hilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 River Rd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4772
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4772
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Homer L. Hines Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
561 Mclawhorne Dr
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4878
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4878
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
853 Harpersville Rd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4781
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4781
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 23601, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23601, VA include Deer Park Elementary School, Hilton Elementary School and Homer L. Hines Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23601?
4 public elementary schools are located in 23601.
What is the racial composition of students in 23601?
23601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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