For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,118 students in 23602, VA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,148 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 23602, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23602, VA are Menchville High School, Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School and Kiln Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23602 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23602, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23602, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Menchville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
275 Menchville Rd
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7722
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7722
Gr: 9-12 | 1,707 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
80 Menchville Road
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 881-5400
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 881-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Kiln Creek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Kiln Creek Pkwy
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7961
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7961
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
B.c. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Menchville Road
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7750
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7750
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
480 Colony Road
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7778
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-7778
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
L.f. Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Palmer Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 881-5000
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 881-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Autism
Special Education School
1501 Kiln Creek Pkwy
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 874-4444
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 874-4444
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23602, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23602, VA include Menchville High School, Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School and Kiln Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23602?
7 public schools are located in 23602.
What percentage of students in 23602 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 23602 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23602?
23602 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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