For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,132 students in 23702, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 608 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 23702, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23702, VA are Cradock Middle School and Cradock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23702 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23702, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23702, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cradock Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Alden Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8788
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8788
Grades: 7-8
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
Cradock Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18 Dahlgren Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 558-2811
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 558-2811
Grades: K-6
| 606 students
23702, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cradock Technical & Career Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4300 George Washington Highway
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8117
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8117
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23702, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23702, VA include Cradock Middle School and Cradock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23702?
2 public schools are located in 23702.
What percentage of students in 23702 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 23702 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23702?
23702 public schools minority enrollment is 90% 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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