For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,089 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Portsmouth, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Midtown are Westhaven Elementary School and Waterview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Portsmouth, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Portsmouth, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westhaven Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Clifford St
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8855
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8855
Gr: K-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Waterview Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3649 Hartford St
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8879
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8879
Gr: K-6 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Portsmouth, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Portsmouth, VA include Westhaven Elementary School and Waterview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Portsmouth?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Portsmouth?
the neighborhood of Midtown, Portsmouth public schools minority enrollment is 81% 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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