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Best 2nd Ward Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,457 students in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH.

The top-ranked public schools in 2nd Ward are Portsmouth Elementary School and Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH public schools have an score of 23% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and score of 32% (versus the 60% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Portsmouth Elementary School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
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514 Union St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6719

Gr: PK-6 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: #22.

Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
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1225 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398

Gr: 7-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH?

The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH include Portsmouth Elementary School and Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth?

2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth?

the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).