| School | Grades | GreatSchools rating |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Elementary School | K-6 | 2/10 |
| Cradock Middle School | 7-8 | 2/10 |
| I.C. Norcom High School | 9-12 | 2/10 |
Ratings from GreatSchools.org, checked Sept 2026. Ratings change, and school zones vary by address — always confirm the assigned schools with Chesapeake Public Schools.
Portsmouth Public Schools Zoning for This Area
Highland Biltmore is zoned within Portsmouth Public Schools. The elementary school built on the site of the former Highland Biltmore Elementary was rebuilt and now operates as Victory Elementary School, serving kindergarten through sixth grade [3](https://www.pilotonline.com/2007/03/05/new-portsmouth-schools-under-construction/); it carries a GreatSchools rating of 2 out of 10 [6](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/portsmouth/3258-Victory-Elementary-School/).
Because school attendance zones can be redrawn and boundaries are address-specific, I always tell buyers to confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle and high school for a particular house directly with Portsmouth Public Schools before making an offer, rather than assuming based on the neighborhood name alone.
Middle and High School Options Nearby
Portsmouth's middle and high schools serving this part of the city include Cradock Middle School, rated 2 out of 10 on GreatSchools [7](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/portsmouth/1296-Cradock-Middle-School/), and I.C. Norcom High School, also rated 2 out of 10 [8](https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/portsmouth/1307-I.C.-Norcom-High-School/), among the district's other options, given how close Highland Biltmore sits to those attendance areas. Confirm the specific zoned schools for your address with the division, since Portsmouth periodically adjusts boundaries as enrollment shifts.
For buyers coming from out of the area, I'd also encourage a visit to each school's website and a call to the front office. Numbers only tell part of the story, and a short conversation with staff can tell you a lot about day-to-day culture.
How I Help Buyers Evaluate Schools
I never guess at school ratings or make promises about a specific school without a verified, current source. If a rating matters to your decision, I'll help you pull it directly from Virginia's official school quality profiles or GreatSchools so you're working with real, current data.
For a broader look at how schools work across the region and how to research them, my South Norfolk schools guide walks through the process I use with every buyer, even outside Portsmouth.
If you're touring homes in Highland Biltmore, pair this page with my buying guide and selling guide for the full picture of the neighborhood.
