For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,177 students in West Portsmouth, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in West Portsmouth, OH are Portsmouth West Elementary School, Portsmouth West Middle School and Portsmouth West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Portsmouth, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in West Portsmouth have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in West Portsmouth, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portsmouth West Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15332a Us Highway 52
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1116
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1116
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Portsmouth West Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15332 Us Highway 52 Unit B
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-6668
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-6668
Gr: 5-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Portsmouth West High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15332 Us Highway 52
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1103
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1103
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Portsmouth, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in West Portsmouth, OH include Portsmouth West Elementary School, Portsmouth West Middle School and Portsmouth West High School.
How many public schools are located in West Portsmouth?
3 public schools are located in West Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in West Portsmouth?
West Portsmouth public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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