For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,871 students in 23703, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23703, VA are Churchland Elementary School, Churchland Primary & Intermediate and Churchland Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23703 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23703, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23703, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Churchland Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5601 Michael Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2523
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2523
Gr: K-6 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Churchland Primary & Intermediate
(Math: 69% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Hedgerow Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2519
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2519
Gr: K-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Churchland Academy Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4061 River Shore Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2527
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2527
Gr: K-6 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23703, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23703, VA include Churchland Elementary School, Churchland Primary & Intermediate and Churchland Academy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23703?
3 public elementary schools are located in 23703.
What is the racial composition of students in 23703?
23703 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% 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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