Best Public Elementary Schools in 23704 (Portsmouth, VA) (2025-26)

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Best 23704 Virginia Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 918 students in 23704, VA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 23704, VA are Park View Elementary School and Brighton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 23704 have an score of 49% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and score of 39% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23704, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23704, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Park View Elementary School

(Math: 55% | Reading: 45-49%)
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260 Elm Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-8647

Gr: K-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #22.

Brighton Elementary School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1100 Portsmouth Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-8870

Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23704 Virginia

23704, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Emily Spong Preschool Center (Closed 2008)

2200 Piedmont Ave.
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5247

Gr: PK | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23704, VA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 23704, VA include Park View Elementary School and Brighton Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 23704?

2 public elementary schools are located in 23704.

What is the racial composition of students in 23704?

23704 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).