For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,270 students in Harpers Ferry, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Harpers Ferry, WV are C. W. Shipley Elementary School, Harpers Ferry Middle School and Blue Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harpers Ferry, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Harpers Ferry have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harpers Ferry, WV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
652 Shipley School Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Harpers Ferry Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1710 W Washington St
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18866 Charles Town Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
175 Lowery Lane
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 724-3307
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 724-3307
Gr: PK-1 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harpers Ferry, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Harpers Ferry, WV include C. W. Shipley Elementary School, Harpers Ferry Middle School and Blue Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harpers Ferry?
3 public schools are located in Harpers Ferry.
What is the racial composition of students in Harpers Ferry?
Harpers Ferry public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Harpers Ferry are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harpers Ferry include: Blue Ridge Elementary School vs. C. W. Shipley Elementary School, C. W. Shipley Elementary School vs. Blue Ridge Elementary School
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