Best 23607 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,214 students in 23607, VA (there are 6 private schools, serving 379 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 23607, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23607, VA are B.t. Washington Middle School, Achievable Dream Academy and Discovery Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23607 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23607, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23607, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
B.t. Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6860
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Achievable Dream Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
726 16th St.
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6827
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6838
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Newport News Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
228 25th St.
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 926-7352
Rank: #55.
Newsome Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6810
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
743 24th Street
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6832
Gr: PK-K | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
New River Valley Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
650 Wades Lanes
Newport News, VA 23607
(540) 381-0097

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 23607, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23607, VA include B.t. Washington Middle School, Achievable Dream Academy and Discovery Stem Academy.
How many public schools are located in 23607?
7 public schools are located in 23607.
What percentage of students in 23607 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 23607 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23607?
23607 public schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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