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Portsmouth, VA is a historic waterfront city known for its maritime heritage, charming neighborhoods, and scenic views along the Elizabeth River. With a walkable downtown, beautifully restored homes, and easy access to nearby Norfolk and Chesapeake, Portsmouth blends small-town character with urban convenience. Its historic districts and cultural attractions give the city a distinctive charm that reflects both its past and its ongoing growth.

Life in Portsmouth centers around community, culture, and the waterfront. Residents enjoy strolling through the Olde Towne historic area, visiting museums, attending local festivals, and taking in the riverfront views. The city offers parks, marinas, and local eateries that make outdoor and social life vibrant and accessible. With its mix of history, charm, and modern amenities, Portsmouth provides a lifestyle that is relaxed, connected, and full of coastal character.

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Schools In The Area

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Churchland Elementary School 757-686-2523 Public KG-6
Simonsdale Elementary School 757-465-2917 Public KG-6
Cradock Middle School 757-393-8788 Public 7-8
Churchland High School 757-686-2500 Public 9-12
Churchland Elementary School 757-686-2523 Public KG-6
Simonsdale Elementary School 757-465-2917 Public KG-6
Park View Elementary School 757-393-8647 Public KG-6
Churchland Academy Elementary School 757-686-2527 Public KG-6
Churchland Primary & Intermediate School 757-686-2519 Public KG-6
Hodges Manor Elementary School 757-465-2921 Public KG-6
Victory Elementary School 757-393-8806 Public KG-6
Brighton Elementary School 757-393-8870 Public KG-6
Waterview Elementary School 757-393-8879 Public KG-6
Douglass Park Elementary School 757-393-8646 Public KG-6
Lakeview Elementary School 757-465-2901 Public KG-6
Cradock Elementary School 757-558-2811 Public KG-6
Westhaven Elementary School 757-393-8855 Public KG-6
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School 757-488-6744 Private PK-8
Tinker Bell Daycare 757-488-6174 Private PK-KG
Sweethaven Christian Academy 757-484-4082 Private PK-12
Christopher Academy 757-484-6776 Private PK-5
Olive Branch Preschool Center 757-465-2926 Public PK-PK
Toras Chaim 757-502-9129 Private PK-8
Mount Hermon Preschool Center 757-393-8825 Public PK-PK
Portsmouth Christian School 757-393-0725 Private PK-12
Churchland Preschool Center 757-686-2533 Public PK-PK
Court Street Academy 757-393-2312 Private PK-1
St Mark Christian Academy 757-399-7176 Private PK-5
Churchland Elementary School 757-686-2523 Public KG-6
Simonsdale Elementary School 757-465-2917 Public KG-6
Park View Elementary School 757-393-8647 Public KG-6
Churchland Academy Elementary School 757-686-2527 Public KG-6
Churchland Primary & Intermediate School 757-686-2519 Public KG-6
Hodges Manor Elementary School 757-465-2921 Public KG-6
Victory Elementary School 757-393-8806 Public KG-6
Waterview Elementary School 757-393-8879 Public KG-6
Brighton Elementary School 757-393-8870 Public KG-6
Douglass Park Elementary School 757-393-8646 Public KG-6
Lakeview Elementary School 757-465-2901 Public KG-6
Cradock Elementary School 757-558-2811 Public KG-6
Westhaven Elementary School 757-393-8855 Public KG-6
Harbor Point Academy 757-391-6569 Private 4-12
Toras Chaim 757-502-9129 Private PK-8
St Mark Christian Academy 757-399-7176 Private PK-5
Court Street Academy 757-393-2312 Private PK-1
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School 757-488-6744 Private PK-8
Christopher Academy 757-484-6776 Private PK-5
Sweethaven Christian Academy 757-484-4082 Private PK-12
Portsmouth Christian School 757-393-0725 Private PK-12
Harbor Point Behavior Health Center 757-391-6569 Private 4-12
Cradock Middle School 757-393-8788 Public 7-8
Churchland Middle School 757-686-2512 Public 7-8
William E. Waters Middle School 757-558-2813 Public 7-8
Portsmouth Christian School 757-393-0725 Private PK-12
Sweethaven Christian Academy 757-484-4082 Private PK-12
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School 757-488-6744 Private PK-8
Harbor Point Behavior Health Center 757-391-6569 Private 4-12
Harbor Point Academy 757-391-6569 Private 4-12
Toras Chaim 757-502-9129 Private PK-8
Churchland High School 757-686-2500 Public 9-12
Manor High School 757-465-2907 Public 9-12
I. C. Norcom High School 757-393-5442 Public 9-12
Harbor Point Academy 757-391-6569 Private 4-12
Portsmouth Christian School 757-393-0725 Private PK-12
Sweethaven Christian Academy 757-484-4082 Private PK-12
Harbor Point Behavior Health Center 757-391-6569 Private 4-12

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