Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Public Schools in Kanawha County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Kanawha County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 67 public schools serving 24,573 students in Kanawha County, WV (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,036 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Kanawha County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kanawha County, WV are Holz Elementary School, Kenna Elementary School and Overbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kanawha County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Kanawha County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Kanawha County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holz Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1505 Hampton Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Overbrook Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
218 Oakwood Road
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6179
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Weberwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
732 Gordon Dr
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2002 Presidential Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Rock Branch Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4616 1st Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-0078
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
George Washington High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1522 Tennis Club Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cross Lanes Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5525 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-2022
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Ruthlawn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
736 Ruthdale Rd
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Andrews Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7776 Coal River Rd
Tornado, WV 25202
(304) 722-0232
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Midland Trail Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Ferry St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Dutch Rd
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
Saint Albans High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Kanawha Ter
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0212
Gr: 9-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
631 Montrose Dr
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1930
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Pinch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 S Pinch Rd
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1943
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1616.
Chesapeake Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13620 Maccorkle Ave
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1717.
Herbert Hoover High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
775 Husky Way
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Gr: 9-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1818.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5445 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3310
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1919.
Clendenin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5120 Elk River Rd N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Belle Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 E 6th St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-2612
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Chamberlain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4901 Venable Ave
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1969
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Flinn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2006 Mcclure Pkwy
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1960
Gr: PK-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Kanawha City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3601 Staunton Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Nitro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Park Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-4321
Gr: 9-12 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
South Charleston High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Eagle Way
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0352
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2626.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Helene St
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0226
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2727.
Elk Elementary Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3320 Pennsylvania Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2828.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 John Street
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2929.
Sissonville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6100 Sissonville Dr
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1954
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #3030.
Mary Ingles Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
559 Big Bottom Hollow Road
Tad, WV 25201
(304) 348-1975
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Alban Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2030 Harrison Ave
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Alum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4540 Brounland Rd
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3333.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4620 Spring Hill Ave
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3434.
Hayes Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Strawberry Rd
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0222
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3535.
Capital High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Greenbrier St
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Show 32 more public schools in Kanawha County, WV (out of 67 total schools)
Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Kanawha County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Kanawha County, WV include Holz Elementary School, Kenna Elementary School and Overbrook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kanawha County?
70 public schools are located in Kanawha County.
What percentage of students in Kanawha County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Kanawha County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kanawha County?
Kanawha County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Kanawha County are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (WV):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
 10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
Uniforms in U.S. Public Schools: 2025 Pros & Cons
Uniforms in U.S. Public Schools: 2025 Pros & Cons
 Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
 Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
Uniforms: The Pros and Cons

More Articles

Parenting and Learning Issues
Local School Topics
Scholarships
Teaching
About Public Schools