For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,040 students in 23605, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23605, VA are Sedgefield Elementary School and Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23605 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23605, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 23605, VA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sedgefield Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
804 Main Street
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 591-4792
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 591-4792
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6160 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 591-4950
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 591-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
23605, Virginia 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5720 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6819
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6819
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23605, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23605, VA include Sedgefield Elementary School and Carver Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23605?
2 public preschools are located in 23605.
What is the racial composition of students in 23605?
23605 public preschools minority enrollment is 88% 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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