For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 918 students in 23704, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23704, VA are Park View Elementary School and Brighton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23704 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23704, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23704, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 Elm Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-8647
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-8647
Grades: K-6
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Brighton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Portsmouth Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-8870
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-8870
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
23704, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2200 Piedmont Ave.
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5247
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5247
Grades: PK
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23704, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23704, VA include Park View Elementary School and Brighton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23704?
2 public elementary schools are located in 23704.
What is the racial composition of students in 23704?
23704 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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