For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,227 students in West Portsmouth, OH.
The top ranked public schools in West Portsmouth, OH are Portsmouth West Elementary School, Portsmouth West Middle School and Portsmouth West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Portsmouth, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in West Portsmouth have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in West Portsmouth, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portsmouth West Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15332a Us Highway 52
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1116
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1116
Grades: PK-4
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Portsmouth West Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15332 Us Highway 52 Unit B
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-6668
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-6668
Grades: 5-8
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Portsmouth West High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15332 Us Highway 52
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1103
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1103
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Portsmouth, OH?
The top ranked public schools in West Portsmouth, OH include Portsmouth West Elementary School, Portsmouth West Middle School and Portsmouth West High School.
How many public schools are located in West Portsmouth?
3 public schools are located in West Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in West Portsmouth?
West Portsmouth public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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