For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 960 students in 24740, WV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24740, WV are Mercer Elementary School, Straley Elementary School and Princeton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 24740 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 24740, WV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best 24740, WV Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mercer Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Mercer St
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3160
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3160
Gr: 3-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Straley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 Straley Ave
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3173
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3173
Gr: 3-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Johnston St
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-7517
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-7517
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1403 Honaker Ave.
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 24740, WV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24740, WV include Mercer Elementary School, Straley Elementary School and Princeton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 24740?
4 public elementary schools are located in 24740.
What is the racial composition of students in 24740?
24740 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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