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Best 23601 Virginia Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,855 students in 23601, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 23601, VA are Deer Park Elementary School, Hilton Elementary School and Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 23601 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in 23601, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 23601, VA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11541 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-7470
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Hilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
225 River Rd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4772
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
853 Harpersville Rd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4781
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Gatewood Academy
1241 Gatewood Rd.
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4963
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Watkins Early Childhood Center
21 Burns Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4815
Gr: PK | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23601 Virginia

23601, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Warwick Early Childhood Center (Closed 2008)
1241 Gatewood Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4963
Gr: PK | 208 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Watkins Elementary School (Closed 2007)
21 Burns Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4815
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 23601, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 23601, VA include Deer Park Elementary School, Hilton Elementary School and Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 23601?
5 public preschools are located in 23601.
What is the racial composition of students in 23601?
23601 public preschools minority enrollment is 75% 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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