For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,733 students in 25302, WV (there are , serving 71 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 25302, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 25302, WV are Shoals Elementary School, Elk Elementary Center and Edgewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 25302 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 25302, WV have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 25302, WV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Dutch Rd
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Elementary Center
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3320 Pennsylvania Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 Hawks Rdg
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Florida St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1902
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1902
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #55.
West Side Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
812 Park Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6123
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6123
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
25302, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
810 Grant St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6610
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6610
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
915 Beech Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Tyler Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4277 West Washington St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6133
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6133
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
230 Costello St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 25302, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 25302, WV include Shoals Elementary School, Elk Elementary Center and Edgewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 25302?
5 public schools are located in 25302.
What percentage of students in 25302 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 25302 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 25302?
25302 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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