Portsmouth Public Schools
Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) is made up of 23 schools and centers (three high schools, three middle schools, 13 elementary schools, three preschool centers and an alternative education center). The division has roughly 13,000 students enrolled throughout the city, and PPS has approximately 2,100 staff members working each day.
The mission of Portsmouth Public Schools is to engage all students in learning that will foster academic excellence and responsible citizenship.