For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,649 students in 24739, WV.
The top ranked public schools in 24739, WV are Melrose Elementary School, Glenwood School (K-8) and Pikeview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24739 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 24739, WV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 24739, WV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 Athens Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-3757
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-3757
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Glenwood School (K-8)
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1734 Glenwood Park Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-5970
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-5970
Grades: K-8
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Pikeview High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3566 Eads Mill Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 384-7586
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 384-7586
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: #44.
Oakvale School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2503 Goodwins Chapel Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 898-2541
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 898-2541
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Rank: #55.
Pikeview Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3550 Eads Mill Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 384-3600
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 384-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Vocational School
1397 Stafford Dr
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-9551
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-9551
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
180 Tiger Dr
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 487-3904
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 487-3904
Grades: K-2
| 475 students
24739, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sam Perdue Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
843 Shelter Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-4689
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-4689
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24739, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 24739, WV include Melrose Elementary School, Glenwood School (K-8) and Pikeview High School.
How many public schools are located in 24739?
7 public schools are located in 24739.
What is the racial composition of students in 24739?
24739 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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