For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,041 students in Jefferson County, WV.
Jefferson County, WV public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the West Virginia public charter school average of 18%).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public charter school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Jefferson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy
Charter School
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 850-6038
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 850-6038
Gr: K-8 | 229 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of West Virginia
Charter School
44 Trifecta Pl, Suite 201
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 924-4987
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 924-4987
Gr: K-12 | 1,148 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Jefferson County 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
662 S Church St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public charter schools are located in Jefferson County, WV?
2 public charter schools are located in Jefferson County, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public charter schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public charter schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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