For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,315 students in 23707, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in 23707, VA 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.
Public schools in zipcode 23707 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23707, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23707, VA Public Schools (2025-26)
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%
Rank: n/an/a
3000 North St.
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8825
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8825
Gr: PK | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
23707, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 West Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8791
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8791
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
3701 Willett Dr
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8806
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8806
Gr: 6-8 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Portsmouth Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2801 Turnpike Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 399-4306
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 399-4306
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23707, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23707, VA include Westhaven Elementary School and Waterview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23707?
4 public schools are located in 23707.
What is the racial composition of students in 23707?
23707 public schools minority enrollment is 85% 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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