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Newport News city Public Schools

Newport News city, Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

48

public schools

Total Enrollment

26,531

students

School Districts

4

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Newport News city public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Virginia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Newport News city has 4 district entries. Newport News City Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 43 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 2 listed communities. Newport News has the most listed schools, with 47 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 25 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

8 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

48

in Newport News city

Reported Enrollment

26,531

40 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary25
Middle7
High6
Other10

4 School Districts in Newport News city

Newport News City Public Schools

43 schools
26,531 students

New Horizons Career and Technical Center

3 schools
0 students

New Horizons Regional Education Center - Special Education

2 schools
0 students

ENTERPRISE ACADEMY/NEWPORT NEWS CITY

1 school
0 students

48 Public Schools in Newport News city

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 8 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 48 matching schools

WOODSIDE HIGH

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23608 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,807 students

MENCHVILLE HIGH

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23602 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,788 students

WARWICK HIGH

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23601 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,645 students

DENBIGH HIGH

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23608 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,225 students

ETHEL M. GILDERSLEEVE MIDDLE

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23606 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,130 students

HERITAGE HIGH

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23605 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,111 students

ELLA J. FITZGERALD MIDDLE

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23608 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,060 students

MARY PASSAGE MIDDLE

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23608 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle944 students

HOMER L. HINES MIDDLE

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23601 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle877 students

CRITTENDEN MIDDLE

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23605 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle740 students

Joseph H. Saunders Elementary

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23601 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary621 students

Kiln Creek Elementary

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23602 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary618 students

Carver Elementary

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23605 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary600 students

ACHIEVABLE DREAM ACADEMY

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23607 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary582 students

Richneck Elementary

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23608 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary558 students

Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23608 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary552 students

DISCOVERY STEM ACADEMY

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23607 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary543 students

Katherine Johnson Elementary

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23603 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary525 students

Hidenwood Elementary

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23606 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary522 students

Deer Park Elementary

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News, 23601 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary517 students

Newport News city school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Newport News city school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Virginia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Newport News city public school directory?

The directory lists 48 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Newport News city?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Newport News city list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Newport News city schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 8 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Newport News city?

Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Newport News city Education OverviewCounty school score: 44/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.