For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 935 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 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (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 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
24740, West Virginia 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
105 Old Bluefield Road
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Gr: 7-9
Princeton Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 N. Johnston Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-3138
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-3138
Gr: 9-12
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?
3 public elementary schools are located in 24740.
What is the racial composition of students in 24740?
24740 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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