For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 526 students in the neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH.
The top ranked public schools in 6th Ward are Sciotoville Community School and East Portsmouth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sciotoville Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
224 Marshall St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Grades: K-12
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
East Portsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5929 Harding Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6444
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6444
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH include Sciotoville Community School and East Portsmouth Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth?
the neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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