For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,088 students in 23707, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23707, VA are Westhaven Elementary School and Waterview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23707 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23707, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23707, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westhaven Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Clifford St
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8855
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8855
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Waterview Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3649 Hartford St
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8879
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8879
Grades: K-6
| 614 students
23707, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3701 Willett Dr
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8806
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8806
Grades: 6-8
| 1,117 students
Portsmouth Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2801 Turnpike Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 399-4306
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 399-4306
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23707, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23707, VA include Westhaven Elementary School and Waterview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23707?
2 public elementary schools are located in 23707.
What is the racial composition of students in 23707?
23707 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% 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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