For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,614 students in 23701, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23701, VA are Simonsdale Elementary School, Victory Elementary School and Hodges Manor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23701 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23701, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23701, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Simonsdale Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4841 Clifford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2917
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2917
Gr: K-6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Victory Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2828 Greenwood Drive
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8806
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8806
Gr: K-6 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Hodges Manor Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Cherokee Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2921
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2921
Gr: K-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Horne Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2901
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2901
Gr: K-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Douglass Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34 Grand St
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8646
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8646
Gr: K-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
23701, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excel Campus High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2958
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2958
Gr: 12 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 23701, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23701, VA include Simonsdale Elementary School, Victory Elementary School and Hodges Manor Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23701?
5 public elementary schools are located in 23701.
What is the racial composition of students in 23701?
23701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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