For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 891 students in West Portsmouth, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Portsmouth, OH are Portsmouth West Elementary School and Portsmouth West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Portsmouth, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Portsmouth have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Portsmouth, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portsmouth West Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: 5-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Portsmouth, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Portsmouth, OH include Portsmouth West Elementary School and Portsmouth West Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Portsmouth?
2 public elementary schools are located in West Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in West Portsmouth?
West Portsmouth public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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