For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,213 students in 23703, VA (there are 6 private schools, serving 464 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 23703, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23703, VA are Churchland High School, Churchland Elementary School and Churchland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23703 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23703, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23703, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Churchland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4301 Cedar Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2500
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
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 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Churchland Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4051 River Shore Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2512
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2512
Gr: 7-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
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 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
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 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
4061 River Shore Road
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2533
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2533
Gr: PK | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23703, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23703, VA include Churchland High School, Churchland Elementary School and Churchland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23703?
6 public schools are located in 23703.
What percentage of students in 23703 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 23703 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23703?
23703 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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