For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,492 students in 23701, VA (there are , serving 296 private students). 94% 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 Simonsdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 23701 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23701, VA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2907
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2907
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
William E. Waters Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Roosevelt Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 558-2813
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 558-2813
Gr: 7-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Simonsdale Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4841 Clifford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2917
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2917
Gr: K-6 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Victory Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2828 Greenwood Drive
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8806
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8806
Gr: K-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Hodges Manor Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Cherokee Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2921
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2921
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Horne Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2901
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2901
Gr: K-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Douglass Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34 Grand St
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8646
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8646
Gr: K-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
415 Mimosa Road
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2926
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2926
Gr: PK | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
23701, Virginia ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excel Campus High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2958
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2958
Gr: 12 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 82%
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 Simonsdale 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?
94% 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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