| School | Grades | GreatSchools rating |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Elementary School | K-6 | 3/10 |
| Portsmouth Public Schools middle school (zoning varies by address) | 7-8 | See GreatSchools |
| Portsmouth Public Schools high school (zoning varies by address) | 9-12 | See GreatSchools |
Ratings from GreatSchools.org, checked Sept 2026. Ratings change, and school zones vary by address — always confirm the assigned schools with Chesapeake Public Schools.
The Elementary School Inside the Neighborhood
Brighton Elementary School sits right at 1100 Portsmouth Boulevard, inside the neighborhood, and serves kindergarten through sixth grade as part of Portsmouth Public Schools. Brighton Elementary carries a GreatSchools rating of 3 out of 10 [1](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/portsmouth/3232-Brighton-Elementary-School/). Because the school is physically located in Brighton, many families here send their children there, but Portsmouth zoning is drawn by specific address rather than neighborhood name, so it's worth confirming rather than assuming.
For a wider look at how I evaluate schools and zoning for buyers across Portsmouth, see my schools guide for South Norfolk, which walks through the same process I use here.
Middle and High School Zoning
Portsmouth Public Schools operates a handful of middle and high schools citywide, and which one serves a Brighton address can depend on exactly where the property sits relative to boundary lines. Rather than guess, I always pull the current attendance zone map for a specific address before a family makes an offer.
If you're relocating with school-age kids, build in time to verify zoning directly with the division's registration office, since boundaries can and do shift over time.
Confirm Before You Buy
The most reliable way to confirm zoning for a specific Brighton address is to check directly with Portsmouth Public Schools' attendance zone tools or call the division office, rather than relying on a listing description or a neighborhood name alone. I do this as a standard part of my buyer process whenever schools matter to a client's decision.
If you'd like to see how buying and selling work in Brighton more broadly, my buying guide and selling guide cover the rest of what you need to know.
