West Virginia›Kanawha County›Charleston
Best Schools in Charleston, West Virginia
Compare 28 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
28
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
12,062
Total Students
Across Charleston
14.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
28 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score46%
ELA Assessment Score51%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)8 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,145 students at George Washington High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 13:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Holz Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1505 Hampton Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
7.3
Rating
Students
304
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
77%
Kenna Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
198 Eureka Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
6
Rating
Students
180
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
67%
George Washington High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1522 Tennis Club Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
5.8
Rating
Students
1,145
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
47%
John Adams Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2002 Presidential Dr, Charleston, WV 25314
5.5
Rating
Students
740
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
52%
Weberwood Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
732 Gordon Dr, Charleston, WV 25303
5.5
Rating
Students
247
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
62%
Overbrook Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
218 Oakwood Road, Charleston, WV 25314
5.3
Rating
Students
375
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
Shoals Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
100 Dutch Rd, Charleston, WV 25302
4.8
Rating
Students
191
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
52%
Cross Lanes Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5525 Big Tyler Rd, Charleston, WV 25313
4.8
Rating
Students
294
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
57%
Ruthlawn Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
736 Ruthdale Rd, Charleston, WV 25309
4.5
Rating
Students
225
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
52%
Montrose Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
631 Montrose Dr, Charleston, WV 25303
4.5
Rating
Students
224
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%
Flinn Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
2006 Mcclure Pkwy, Charleston, WV 25312
4
Rating
Students
430
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
42%
Andrew Jackson Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5445 Big Tyler Rd, Charleston, WV 25313
3.8
Rating
Students
488
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
33%
Elk Elementary Center
publicelementaryPK-5
3320 Pennsylvania Ave, Charleston, WV 25302
3.5
Rating
Students
475
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
42%
Ruffner Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
809 Litz Dr, Charleston, WV 25311
3.5
Rating
Students
271
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
37%
Chamberlain Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4901 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
3.5
Rating
Students
225
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
42%
Sissonville High School
publichighGrade 9-12
6100 Sissonville Dr, Charleston, WV 25312
3.5
Rating
Students
564
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
27%
Horace Mann Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4300 Maccorkle Ave Se, Charleston, WV 25304
3.4
Rating
Students
385
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
34%
Kanawha City Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3601 Staunton Ave Se, Charleston, WV 25304
3.1
Rating
Students
242
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
42%
Sissonville Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 5-8
100 Middle School Ln, Charleston, WV 25312
3
Rating
Students
521
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
28%
Capital High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1500 Greenbrier St, Charleston, WV 25311
3
Rating
Students
1,051
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
22%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Charleston
Charleston, West Virginia is home to 28 schools serving over 12,062 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Charleston, West Virginia?
There are 28 schools in Charleston, serving 12,062 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Charleston?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Charleston include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Charleston?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Charleston is 14.3:1.