For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,569 students in 23701, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23701, VA are Simonsdale Elementary School, Victory Elementary School and Hodges Manor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» elementary schools in zipcode 23701 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23701, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23701, VA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
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 elementary schools in 23701, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23701, VA include Simonsdale Elementary School, Victory Elementary School and Hodges Manor Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23701?
5 public elementary schools are located in 23701.
What is the racial composition of students in 23701?
23701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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