For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 606 students in 23702, VA.
The top ranked public elementary school in 23702, VA is Cradock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 23702 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23702, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23702, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cradock Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18 Dahlgren Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 558-2811
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 558-2811
Grades: K-6
| 606 students
23702, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cradock Technical & Career Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4300 George Washington Highway
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8117
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8117
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23702, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23702, VA include Cradock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23702?
1 public elementary schools are located in 23702.
What is the racial composition of students in 23702?
23702 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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