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Portsmouth city Public Schools

Portsmouth city, Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

24

public schools

Total Enrollment

13,371

students

School Districts

1

district

Directory guide

How to use the Portsmouth city public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Virginia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Portsmouth city has one district entry in this county file: Portsmouth City Public Schools. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

The current county file lists schools under Portsmouth. Check each school record for its NCES city, ZIP, and district fields.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 13 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

24

in Portsmouth city

Reported Enrollment

13,371

22 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary13
Middle3
High3
Other5

1 School District in Portsmouth city

Portsmouth City Public Schools

24 schools
13,371 students enrolled

24 Public Schools in Portsmouth city

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 24 matching schools

CHURCHLAND HIGH

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23703 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,435 students

MANOR HIGH

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23701 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,236 students

I.C. NORCOM HIGH

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23704 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,043 students

CHURCHLAND MIDDLE

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23703 / City: Small

Listed only7–8Middle890 students

Churchland Elementary

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23703 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary767 students

Waterview Elementary

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23707 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary639 students

Cradock Elementary

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23702 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary622 students

Simonsdale Elementary

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23701 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary612 students

Victory Elementary

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23701 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary589 students

Churchland Academy Elementary

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23703 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary585 students

Douglass Park Elementary

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23701 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary550 students

CHURCHLAND PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23703 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary541 students

William E. Waters Middle

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23701 / City: Small

Listed only7–8Middle534 students

CRADOCK MIDDLE

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23702 / City: Small

Listed only7–8Middle533 students

Hodges Manor Elementary

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23701 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary499 students

Park View Elementary

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23704 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary463 students

Westhaven Elementary

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23707 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary442 students

Lakeview Elementary

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23701 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary419 students

Brighton Elementary

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23704 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary411 students

MOUNT HERMON PRESCHOOL CENTER

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth, 23707 / City: Small

Listed onlyPKOther256 students

Portsmouth city school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Portsmouth city school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Virginia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Portsmouth city public school directory?

The directory lists 24 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Portsmouth city?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Portsmouth city list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Portsmouth city schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Portsmouth city?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

← Back to Portsmouth city Education OverviewCounty school score: 44/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.