For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 289 students in 25301, WV (there are 2 private schools, serving 706 private students). 29% of all K-12 students in 25301, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public school in 25301, WV is Piedmont Year-round Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 25301 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 25301, WV have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 25301, WV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Year-round Education
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 Bradford St
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-1910
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-1910
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
25301, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Garnet Career Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
422 Dickinson Street
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-6195
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-6195
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 25301, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in 25301, WV include Piedmont Year-round Education.
How many public schools are located in 25301?
1 public schools are located in 25301.
What percentage of students in 25301 go to public school?
29% of all K-12 students in 25301 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 25301?
25301 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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