For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,630 students in 23701, VA (there are , serving 322 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 23701, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23701, VA are Manor High School, William E. Waters Middle School and Victory Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23701 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23701, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23701, VA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2907
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2907
Grades: 9-12
| 1,236 students
Rank: #22.
William E. Waters Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Roosevelt Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 558-2813
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 558-2813
Grades: 7-8
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Victory Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2828 Greenwood Drive
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8806
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8806
Grades: K-6
| 589 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hodges Manor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Cherokee Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2921
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2921
Grades: K-6
| 499 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Simonsdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4841 Clifford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2917
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2917
Grades: K-6
| 612 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Horne Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2901
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2901
Grades: K-6
| 419 students
Rank: #77.
Douglass Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34 Grand St
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8646
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8646
Grades: K-6
| 550 students
Rank: n/an/a
Olive Branch Preschool Center
Magnet School
415 Mimosa Road
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2926
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2926
Grades: PK
| 191 students
23701, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Campus High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2958
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2958
Grades: 12
| 141 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23701, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23701, VA include Manor High School, William E. Waters Middle School and Victory Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23701?
8 public schools are located in 23701.
What percentage of students in 23701 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 23701 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23701?
23701 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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