For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,430 students in 23606, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23606, VA are Richard T. Yates Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Hidenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23606 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 23606, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23606, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23606, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23606, VA include Richard T. Yates Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Hidenwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23606?
3 public preschools are located in 23606.
What is the racial composition of students in 23606?
23606 public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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