For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,299 students in 23703, VA (there are 6 private schools, serving 488 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 23703, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23703, VA are Churchland Middle School, Churchland High School and Churchland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23703 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23703, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23703, VA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Churchland Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4051 River Shore Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2512
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2512
Grades: 7-8
| 878 students
Rank: #22.
Churchland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4301 Cedar Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2500
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,419 students
Rank: #33.
Churchland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5601 Michael Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2523
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2523
Grades: K-6
| 652 students
Rank: #44.
Churchland Primary & Intermediate
(Math: 33% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Hedgerow Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2519
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2519
Grades: K-6
| 599 students
Rank: #55.
Churchland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4061 River Shore Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2527
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2527
Grades: K-6
| 628 students
Rank: n/an/a
4061 River Shore Road
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2533
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2533
Grades: PK
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23703, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23703, VA include Churchland Middle School, Churchland High School and Churchland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23703, VA?
6 public schools are located in 23703, VA.
What percentage of students in 23703, VA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 23703, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23703, VA?
23703, VA public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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