For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,733 students in 25302, WV.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 25302 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 25302, WV have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 25302, WV Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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 elementary schools in 25302, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 25302, WV include Shoals Elementary School, Elk Elementary Center and Edgewood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 25302?
5 public elementary schools are located in 25302.
What is the racial composition of students in 25302?
25302 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% 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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