For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,983 students in Hampshire County, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hampshire County, WV are John J. Cornwell, Slanesville Elementary School and Capon Bridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hampshire County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hampshire County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John J. Cornwell
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12092 Jersey Mountain Road
Levels, WV 25431
(304) 492-5520
Levels, WV 25431
(304) 492-5520
Grades: 3-5
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Slanesville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6550 Bloomery Pike
Slanesville, WV 25444
(304) 496-7069
Slanesville, WV 25444
(304) 496-7069
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Capon Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
99 Capon School St
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-3329
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-3329
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Romney Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 School St
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3018
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3018
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Springfield-green Spring Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43 Education Ln
Springfield, WV 26763
(304) 822-4317
Springfield, WV 26763
(304) 822-4317
Grades: PK-5
| 71 students
Rank: #66.
Romney Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
296 Calvert Dr
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5014
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #77.
Capon Bridge Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Capon School St
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-2534
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-2534
Grades: 6-8
| 208 students
Rank: #88.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 Pancione Loop
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-7001
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-7001
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #99.
Wv School For The Deaf & The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Main St
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4800
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4800
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Hampshire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
#3 Grassy Lick Road
Rio, WV 26755
(304) 822-5385
Rio, WV 26755
(304) 822-5385
Grades: K-3
| 33 students
Hampshire County Career Training Center (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
Hc 63 Box 1970
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3979
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3979
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
J.m. Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
#1 Jerry Lane
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-1369
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-1369
Grades: 8-11
| 11 students
Potomac Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
One Blue St
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5385
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5385
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
West Virginia School For The Blind (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 East Main Street
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4880
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4880
Grades: 1-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hampshire County, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hampshire County, WV include John J. Cornwell, Slanesville Elementary School and Capon Bridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hampshire County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Hampshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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