For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,457 students in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH.
The top ranked public schools in 2nd Ward are Portsmouth Elementary School and Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
514 Union St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6719
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6719
Grades: PK-6
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Grades: 7-12
| 626 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH include Portsmouth Elementary School and Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth?
the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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