How many schools are in Portsmouth City Public Schools?

Portsmouth City Public Schools includes 23 schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Where is Portsmouth City Public Schools located?

The Portsmouth City Public Schools district is headquartered in Portsmouth, VA. It serves Portsmouth city County.

How many students are enrolled in Portsmouth City Public Schools?

13,161 students attend schools in Portsmouth City Public Schools.

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Portsmouth City Public Schools — District Profile & Schools

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Key Dates — Portsmouth City Public Schools School Calendar

The first day of school in Portsmouth City Public Schools is Mon, Aug 24, 2026, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Thanksgiving Break - Schools & Offices Closed (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Winter Break (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 8, 2027), Spring Break (Mon, Mar 29, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027).

First day of school: Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Thanksgiving Break - Schools & Offices Closed: Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break: Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 8, 2027
Spring Break: Mon, Mar 29, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027
Labor Day (Observed) - Schools & Offices Closed: Fri, Sep 4, 2026
Labor Day - Schools & Offices Closed: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
RT: Reserve for Teachers Day (No School for Students): Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Staff/Professional Development Day - No School for Students: Fri, Oct 30, 2026 to Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Teacher Workday - No School for Students: Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Verterans Day - Schools & Offices Closed: Wed, Nov 11, 2026
No School for Students, (L)eave Day (All Schools): Wed, Nov 25, 2026
Thanksgiving (H)oliday, All Schools: Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
RT: Reserve for Teachers Day (No School for Students): Mon, Dec 21, 2026
Christmas (H)oliday Observed: Thu, Dec 24, 2026 to Mon, Dec 28, 2026

13,161

Students

Schools

13 elem · 3 mid · 3 high

14.3:1

Student-Teacher

923 teachers

-1 - 12

Grades

Quick Facts

548

Avg. School Size

2,304

Total Staff

Portsmouth City Public Schools Calendar

117 events

Tue, Aug 4

PD Day

RT/PD: Reserve for Teachers Day/Professional Development Day

Wed, Aug 5

PD Day

RT/PD: Reserve for Teachers Day/Professional Development Day

Thu, Aug 6

Event

RS: Reserve for Schools Day

Fri, Aug 7

PD Day

RT: Reserve for Teachers Day

Aug 10 - 12

PD Day

New Teacher Institute

Review the institute notice for session agenda and attendance details.

Mon, Aug 10

Event

200-Day High School Counselors - First Day

First Day for 200-Day High School Counselors

Mon, Aug 10

Event

200-Day Clerical Employees - First Day

First Day for 200-Day Clerical Employees

Tue, Aug 11

Event

WS/FCS First Day of School

WS/FCS First Day of School - Beginning of 1st Quarter/Semester

Thu, Aug 13

Event

School Board Regular Meeting

*THIS MEETING WAS RESCHEDULED FROM THURSDAY, MAY 21*EARLY SESSION, 6TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:00 P.M.REGULAR MEETING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 7:00 P.M. DOCUMENTS FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ARE AVAILABLE IN BOARDDOCS. YOU CAN ACCESS BOARDDOCS AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/portsmouth/Board.nsf/vpublic?openTHE GENERAL PUBLIC CAN WATCH THE MEETING ON THE DIVISION'S FACEBOOK PAGE:  https://www.facebook.com/ppsVA/live/

Fri, Aug 14

Event

10-Month Employees - First Day

First day for 10-Month Employees

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