For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,290 students in 25425, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in 25425, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 25425 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 41% statewide average). Schools in 25425, WV 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 12% (majority Black).
Best 25425, WV Public Schools (2025-26)
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: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
25425, 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 25425, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in 25425, WV include C. W. Shipley Elementary School, Harpers Ferry Middle School and Blue Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 25425?
3 public schools are located in 25425.
What is the racial composition of students in 25425?
25425 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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