For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,700 students in 25314, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 287 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 25314, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 25314, WV are Holz Elementary School, Kenna Elementary School and John Adams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 25314 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 25314, WV have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 25314, WV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holz Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1505 Hampton Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2002 Presidential Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
Rank: #44.
Overbrook Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
218 Oakwood Road
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6179
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6179
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #55.
George Washington High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1522 Tennis Club Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Grades: 9-12
| 1,186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 25314, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 25314, WV include Holz Elementary School, Kenna Elementary School and John Adams Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 25314?
5 public schools are located in 25314.
What percentage of students in 25314 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 25314 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 25314?
25314 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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