For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 801 students in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary school in 2nd Ward is Portsmouth Elementary 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 elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
514 Union St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6719
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6719
Gr: PK-6 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH include Portsmouth Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth?
1 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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