Top 10 Best Mercer County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 5,807 students in Mercer County, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, WV are Athens Elementary School, Glenwood School (K-8) and Melrose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 11% (majority Black).

Best Mercer County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 South State Street
Athens, WV 24712
(304) 384-9229
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Glenwood School (K-8)
Math: 40% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1734 Glenwood Park Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-2445
Grades: K-8
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Melrose Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2121 Athens Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-3757
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Lashmeet/matoaka Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5709 Matoaka Road
Matoaka, WV 24736
(304) 467-8282
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: #55.
Spanishburg
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8544 Beckley Road
Spanishburg, WV 25922
(304) 425-5854
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: #66.
Pikeview Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3550 Eads Mill Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 384-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #77.
Brushfork Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Brushfork School Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-7066
Grades: K-5
| 171 students
Rank: #88.
Mercer Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Mercer Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3160
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: #99.
Oakvale School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2503 Goodwins Chapel Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 898-3731
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: #1010.
Sun Valley Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5281 Hinton Road
Lerona, WV 25971
(304) 384-7441
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
Rank: #1111.
Bluefield Intermediate School
Math: 24% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Southview Drive
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-8339
Grades: 3-5
| 313 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mountain Valley Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
977 Blue Prince Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-6786
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Straley Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Straley Avenue
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3173
Grades: 3-5
| 141 students
Rank: #1414.
Bluefield Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 Stadium Drive
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-2481
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: #1515.
Bluewell Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Bluewell School Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 589-5057
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #1616.
Montcalm Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
838 Rock Road
Rock, WV 24747
(304) 589-5202
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Rank: #1717.
Princeton Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N. Johnston Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-7517
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
673 West Cumberland Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Grades: PK-2
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
180 Tiger Drive
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 487-3904
Grades: K-2
| 454 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mercer County, WV

Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
105 Old Bluefield Road
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
2002 Stadium Drive
Bluefield, WV 24702
(304) 325-2481
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 358
Bramwell, WV 24715
(304) 248-7150
Grades: K-6
| 68 students
319 Memorial Avenue
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-8016
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
300 N. Johnston Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-3138
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
843 Shelter Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-4689
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
843 Shelter Road
Princeton, WV 24720
(304) 733-6821
Grades: 5-12
| 9 students
1919 Maryland Avenue
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Grades: K-2
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, WV include Athens Elementary School, Glenwood School (K-8) and Melrose Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mercer County, WV?
19 public elementary schools are located in Mercer County, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County, WV?
Mercer County, WV public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 11% (majority Black).

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