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Top 10 Best Jefferson County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 6,505 students in Jefferson County, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, WV are C. W. Shipley Elementary School, Shepherdstown Elementary School and Driswood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson 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 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
652 Shipley School Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Shepherdstown Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
662 S Church St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Driswood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
75 Caspian Way
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 885-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Wright Denny Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
209 W Congress St
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-2513
Grades: 3-5
| 337 students
Rank: #55.
Harpers Ferry Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1710 W Washington St
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #66.
South Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4599 Summit Point Rd
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9216
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #77.
North Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6996 Charles Town Rd
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-9587
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #88.
Shepherdstown Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
54 Minden St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: #99.
Wildwood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1209 Shenandoah Junction Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-4518
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #1010.
Charles Town Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
193 High St
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-7821
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: #1111.
T A Lowery Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
103 Shenandoah Junction Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #1212.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18866 Charles Town Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #1313.
Ranson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 North Preston Street
Ranson, WV 25438
(304) 725-7310
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy
Charter School
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 850-6038
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
370 Page Jackson School Rd
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212
Grades: PK-2
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Grades: K-12
| 667 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson County, WV

Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
175 Lowery Lane
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 724-3307
Grades: PK-1
| 175 students
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Grades: K-10
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, WV include C. W. Shipley Elementary School, Shepherdstown Elementary School and Driswood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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