Simonsdale Elementary School
Grades: K-6
Students: 613
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 12:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 312:1
Certified Teachers: 96%
4841 Clifford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2917
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
3/10
2/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness3/10
Community Reviews
This has been by far the worst experience of my life and my children’s life do not move your children in the area. They have to go to Somerdale. If you have to ask Hodges Manor of elementary for a school zone waiver your child will be bullied by teacher and staff as well as their peers. None of the
Posted by a parent on 1/11/2026As a former parent of Simonsdale we had a wonderful experience. The Principal King and staff made the experience great for the children and Parents.I was a bit apprehensive about the change from my child’s elementary school in Chesapeake to Portsmouth. However, I was pleasantly surprised about the f
Posted by a parent on 5/7/2024I took my child to Simonsdale K-6 and I am highly disappointed. Its one of the better schools in the district and it’s great if you have a younger child. For children in the higher grades (5th and 6th) that’s where the main drama and bullying starts though the administration does nothing about it. K
Posted by a parent on 6/3/2022Awesome school and staff! My daughter loves going to school each day!
Posted by a parent on 2/25/2022Great teachers. Staff is always front and center where they see a need. I have a son in kindergarten and another son in second grade there. I know when they are there that they are safe and cared for.
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Portsmouth schools - Simonsdale Elementary School is located at 4841 Clifford Street, Portsmouth VA 23701. Simonsdale Elementary School is in the Portsmouth City Public Schools. Simonsdale Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-6.
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