For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 509 students in the neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 6th Ward are Sciotoville Community School and East Portsmouth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sciotoville Community School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 Marshall St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Gr: K-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
East Portsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5929 Harding Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6444
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6444
Gr: K-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH include Sciotoville Community School and East Portsmouth Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth?
the neighborhood of 6th Ward, Portsmouth public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.