Elementary Schools in Newport News City Public Schools

The Newport News City Public Schools district in Virginia is home to 25 elementary schools serving grades PK-5, with student populations ranging from 234 to 618 students. While the district as a whole is ranked 110 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, a few standout schools within the district are achieving exceptional results.

The top-performing elementary schools in the district include Deer Park Elementary, a public magnet school that ranks 162 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars, with 70-90% of students proficient or better in core subjects. Achievable Dream Academy and Hilton Elementary, both public magnet schools, also stand out with strong test scores well above the district and state averages.

In contrast, schools like Newsome Park Elementary, Sedgefield Elementary, and George J. McIntosh Elementary struggle, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. This disparity in performance is likely linked to the high rates of economic disadvantage, with most schools in the district having 88-93% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these socioeconomic factors and implementing successful strategies from the top-performing schools could help to raise the overall quality of education across the Newport News City Public Schools district.