School District · Virginia
Portsmouth City Public Schools
📍 Portsmouth, VA · Portsmouth city · NCES LEAID 5103000
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
PO Box 998, Portsmouth, VA 23705
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Enrollment
13,371 students
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
5103000
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Portsmouth City Public Schools7 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Portsmouth City Public Schools?▼
Portsmouth City Public Schools serves 7 zip codes: 23701, 23702, 23703, 23704, 23707, 23708, 23709. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Portsmouth City Public Schools rated?▼
Portsmouth City Public Schools has an overall rating of 2 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 12th percentile among Virginia school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Virginia only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Portsmouth City Public Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 13,371 students across 24 schools for Portsmouth City Public Schools.
What grades does Portsmouth City Public Schools serve?▼
Portsmouth City Public Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Portsmouth City Public Schools?▼
You can reach Portsmouth City Public Schools by phone at (757)393-8742 or by mail at PO Box 998, Portsmouth, VA 23705. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Portsmouth City Public Schools
Portsmouth City Public Schools is a public school district serving 7 zip codes in Virginia, primarily in Portsmouth city. It carries an overall rating of 2/10 (Poor), the 12th percentile among Virginia districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Virginia districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (757)393-8742 before making a housing decision.