For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,517 students in 23606, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 216 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 23606, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23606, VA are Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School, Richard T. Yates Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23606 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23606, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23606, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Minton Dr
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4862
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4862
Gr: 6-8 | 1,087 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Richard T. Yates Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
73 Maxwell Ln
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 881-5450
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 881-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Country Club Road
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4740
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4740
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Hidenwood Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Blount Point Rd
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4766
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4766
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Newport News & York County Governor's Health Science Academy
Vocational School
12465 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 283-7850
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 283-7850
Rank: n/an/a
Point Option Alternative School
Alternative School
813 Diligence Dr., Suite 100
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-7408
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-7408
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23606, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23606, VA include Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School, Richard T. Yates Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23606?
6 public schools are located in 23606.
What percentage of students in 23606 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 23606 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23606?
23606 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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