For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 589 students in 24870, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 24870, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 24870, WV are Oceana Middle School and Berlin Mckinney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24870 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 24870, WV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 24870, WV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oceana Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 Cook Pkwy
Oceana, WV 24870
(304) 682-6296
Oceana, WV 24870
(304) 682-6296
Grades: 5-8
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Berlin Mckinney Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Cook Pkwy
Oceana, WV 24870
(304) 682-6481
Oceana, WV 24870
(304) 682-6481
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24870, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 24870, WV include Oceana Middle School and Berlin Mckinney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24870?
2 public schools are located in 24870.
What percentage of students in 24870 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 24870 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24870?
24870 public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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