For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,917 students in 23704, VA (there are 6 private schools, serving 358 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 23704, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23704, VA are I.c. Norcom High School, 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 schools in zipcode 23704 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23704, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23704, VA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
I.c. Norcom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 London Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5442
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5442
Grades: 9-12
| 1,043 students
Rank: #22.
Park View Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Brighton Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 411 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 schools in 23704, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23704, VA include I.c. Norcom High School, Park View Elementary School and Brighton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23704?
3 public schools are located in 23704.
What percentage of students in 23704 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 23704 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23704?
23704 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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