For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,220 students in 24740, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 211 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 24740, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 24740, WV are Princeton Senior High School, Mercer Elementary School and Straley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24740 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 24740, WV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best 24740, WV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeton Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1321 Stafford Dr
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-8101
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-8101
Gr: 9-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
731 Cove Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-4251
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-4251
Gr: PK | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 24740, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in 24740, WV include Princeton Senior High School, Mercer Elementary School and Straley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24740?
6 public schools are located in 24740.
What percentage of students in 24740 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 24740 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24740?
24740 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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