Best 23601 Virginia Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,787 students in 23601, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23601, VA are Deer Park Elementary School, Hilton Elementary School and Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23601 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in 23601, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 23601, VA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11541 Jefferson Ave
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
225 River Rd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4772
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
853 Harpersville Rd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4781
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
21 Burns Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4815
Gr: PK | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23601, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23601, VA include Deer Park Elementary School, Hilton Elementary School and Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23601?
4 public preschools are located in 23601.
What is the racial composition of students in 23601?
23601 public preschools minority enrollment is 75% 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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