For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 526 students in 23603, VA (there are , serving 42 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 23603, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public school in 23603, VA is Katherine Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 23603 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23603, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23603, VA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Katherine Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17346 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23603
(757) 888-3320
Newport News, VA 23603
(757) 888-3320
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
23603, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17346 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23603
(757) 888-3329
Newport News, VA 23603
(757) 888-3329
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23603, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23603, VA include Katherine Johnson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23603?
1 public schools are located in 23603.
What percentage of students in 23603 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 23603 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23603?
23603 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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