What types of schools are available in Portsmouth, Virginia?

Portsmouth, Virginia offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Portsmouth, Virginia

Q: How many schools are in Portsmouth, Virginia?

There are 22 schools in Portsmouth, Virginia, serving 12,905 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Portsmouth?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Portsmouth, Virginia, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 22 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

12,905

Total Students

Across Portsmouth

13.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

22 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,453 students at Churchland High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Manor High

publichighGrade 9-12

1401 Elmhurst Ln, Portsmouth, VA 23701

4301 Cedar Ln, Portsmouth, VA 23703

3649 Hartford St, Portsmouth, VA 23707

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

4051 River Shore Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23703

260 Elm Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704

18 Dahlgren Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702

Olive Branch Preschool Center

publicelementaryPK-PK

415 Mimosa Road, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Churchland Preschool Center

publicelementaryPK-PK

4061 River Shore Road, Portsmouth, VA 23703

Mount Hermon Preschool Center

publicelementaryPK-PK

3000 North St., Portsmouth, VA 23707

Churchland Academy Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

4061 River Shore Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23703

Hodges Manor Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1201 Cherokee Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23701

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

21 Alden Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702

Douglass Park Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

34 Grand St, Portsmouth, VA 23701

3701 Clifford St, Portsmouth, VA 23707

Churchland Primary & Intermediate

publicmiddleK-6

5700 Hedgerow Ln, Portsmouth, VA 23703

Simonsdale Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

4841 Clifford Street, Portsmouth, VA 23701

1100 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23704

1300 Horne Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701

2828 Greenwood Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23701

1801 London Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Portsmouth

Portsmouth, Virginia is home to 22 schools serving over 12,905 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Portsmouth, Virginia?

There are 22 schools in Portsmouth, serving 12,905 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Portsmouth?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Portsmouth include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Portsmouth?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Portsmouth is 13.3:1.

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