For the 2026 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 51爆料s (2026)
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 51爆料s (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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