For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,733 students in 25302, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 63 private students). 97% 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 26% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Dutch Rd
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Elk Elementary Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3320 Pennsylvania Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Florida St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1902
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1902
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
West Side Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
812 Park Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6123
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6123
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
25302, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
915 Beech Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Tyler Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4277 West Washington St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6133
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6133
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
230 Costello St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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?
97% 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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