For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 530 students in the neighborhood of Deer Park, Newport News, VA.
The top ranked public preschool in Deer Park is Deer Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Deer Park, Newport News, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 66% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Deer Park, Newport News, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11541 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-7470
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-7470
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Deer Park, Newport News, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Deer Park, Newport News, VA include Deer Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Park, Newport News?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Park, Newport News.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Deer Park, Newport News?
the neighborhood of Deer Park, Newport News public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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