Best elementary schools in Charleston (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 17 schools in Charleston, West Virginia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and West Virginia.
- 176Kenna Elementary SchoolCharleston · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 180 students
- 271Cross Lanes Elementary SchoolCharleston · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 294 students
- 370Holz Elementary SchoolCharleston · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 304 students
- 470Montrose Elementary SchoolCharleston · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 224 students
- 568Weberwood Elementary SchoolCharleston · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 247 students
- 666Overbrook Elementary SchoolCharleston · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 375 students
- 765Ruthlawn Elementary SchoolCharleston · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 225 students
- 864Shoals Elementary SchoolCharleston · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 191 students
- 962Chamberlain Elementary SchoolCharleston · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 225 students
- 1060Elk Elementary CenterCharleston · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 475 students
- 1154Kanawha City Elementary SchoolCharleston · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 242 students
- 1251Ruffner Elementary SchoolCharleston · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 271 students
- 1347Flinn Elementary SchoolCharleston · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 430 students
- 1445Piedmont Year-Round EducationCharleston · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 279 students
- 1540Malden Elementary SchoolCharleston · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 160 students
- 1639Edgewood ElementaryCharleston · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 413 students
- 1734Mary C. Snow West Side ElementaryCharleston · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 453 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenna Elementary School Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 76.1 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 180 |
| 2 | Cross Lanes Elementary School Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 70.9 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 294 |
| 3 | Holz Elementary School Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 70.0 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 304 |
| 4 | Montrose Elementary School Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.7 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 224 |
| 5 | Weberwood Elementary School Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 68.0 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 247 |
| 6 | Overbrook Elementary School Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.4 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 375 |
| 7 | Ruthlawn Elementary School Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 65.4 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 225 |
| 8 | Shoals Elementary School Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 63.7 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 191 |
| 9 | Chamberlain Elementary School Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.9 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 225 |
| 10 | Elk Elementary Center Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 59.9 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 475 |
| 11 | Kanawha City Elementary School Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53.8 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 242 |
| 12 | Ruffner Elementary School Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 51.2 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 271 |
| 13 | Flinn Elementary School Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 47.0 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 14 | Piedmont Year-Round Education Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 45.4 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 279 |
| 15 | Malden Elementary School Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 160 |
| 16 | Edgewood Elementary Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 39.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 413 |
| 17 | Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 453 |
Kenna Elementary School in Charleston leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Charleston with a Success Index (US) of 76.1. Of the 17 schools shown, 17 are public.
For the full picture see the wider West Virginia elementary schools rankings, every school on the Charleston page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Charleston?
Kenna Elementary School in Charleston, West Virginia ranks first among elementary schools in Charleston with a Success Index (US) of 76.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 180).
How are elementary schools in Charleston ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.