For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 606 students in the neighborhood of Saunders, Newport News, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Saunders is Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Saunders, Newport News, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 70% statewide average).
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 Public Schools in the neighborhood of Saunders, Newport News, VA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
853 Harpersville Rd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4781
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4781
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Saunders, Newport News, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Saunders, Newport News, VA include Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Saunders, Newport News?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Saunders, Newport News.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Saunders, Newport News?
the neighborhood of Saunders, Newport News 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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