For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 935 students in 24740, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 24740, WV are Mercer Elementary School, Straley Elementary School and Princeton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 24740 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 24740, WV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 24740, WV Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Mercer St
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3160
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3160
Grades: 3-5
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Straley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 Straley Ave
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3173
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3173
Grades: 3-5
| 171 students
Rank: #33.
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Johnston St
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-7517
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-7517
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
24740, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
105 Old Bluefield Road
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Princeton Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 N. Johnston Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-3138
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-3138
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 24740, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 24740, WV include Mercer Elementary School, Straley Elementary School and Princeton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 24740?
3 public elementary schools are located in 24740.
What is the racial composition of students in 24740?
24740 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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