Best 23606 Virginia Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,517 students in 23606, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 23606 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23606, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23606, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Minton Dr
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
73 Maxwell Ln
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Country Club Road
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Blount Point Rd
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 elementary schools in 23606, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23606, VA include Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School, Richard T. Yates Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23606?
4 public elementary schools are located in 23606.
What is the racial composition of students in 23606?
23606 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% 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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