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2019 Best Schools in Kanawha CountyAbout this List

Explore the best schools in your area based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Charleston Catholic High School

    • Private School
    • Charleston, WV
    • 6-12
    • 50

    Senior: Charleston Catholic has been a second home to me. Everyone is so kind and cares about you. The teachers want you to succeed almost more than your parents. They will even use personal time to help students out if needed. The education is phenomenal. All courses, even labeled college preparatory, are rigorous. One of my favorite aspects of Charleston Catholic is that there are not any disciplinary problems.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 410 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. George Washington High School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • 9-12
    • 182
    1 Best Public High Schools in Kanawha County

    High School Senior: One of my favorite parts of attending GW has been my computer science classes. Prior to taking computer science, I wanted to be an English major. After, I had switched to a computer programming major. The teacher is fantastic, and kind and doesn't stress people out. If she knows we have a heavy workload in other classes at a certain time, she'll move her tests and plans to make our lives a bit easier. I love that the school has such a wonderful tech department, and has so many classes. My teacher offers computer science, AP computer science principles, AP computer science programming, and advanced programming!
    Read 182 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,098 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Kenna Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    • 1
    1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County

    Niche User: One of the best schools in WV. Not sure how this site ranks them as 150 in WV. Go to the WV Department of Education site and review the schools for your self. in 2013-14 their score was 93 out of 100 (http://zoomwv.k12.wv.us/Dashboard/portalHome.jsp) or wvde.state.wv.us/data/

    Best school in Charleston
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 197 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Roanoke Catholic School

    • Private School
    • Roanoke, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 52

    Senior: Roanoke Catholic is a school that teaches students belong the classroom and prepares them for either college. In the past years, 100 percent of Catholic seniors have attended college and this year the seniors have received over 2.5 million in scholarships. I started Roanoke Catholic two years ago and it was a big change coming from public school. In public schools you could slide by without doing your homework, but at Roanoke Catholic all work is required and graded as a test grade. Roanoke Catholic does not let you fall through the cracks. I also must say the food is outstanding!!
    One thing I really did not like were the uniforms. In public school you basically wore what you want, but not in private school. My first year the gentlemen had to wear a shirt and tie during the winter and in the summer a polo shirt with the school’s logo and khaki pants or shorts. This year they changed the dress code to where gentlemen could wear the polo shirt and khaki pants all year around.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 516 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Weberwood Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County
    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 247 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Holz Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County
    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 243 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  7. Overbrook Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County
    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 411 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. Pinch Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County
    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 356 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Shoals Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County
    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 214 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. Belle Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    • 3
    7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County
    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 273 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Montrose Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    • 2
    8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County

    Niche User: For the past 12 years I have had a child at Montrose. We love our school.
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 285 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. Ruthlawn Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County
    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 269 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  16. John Adams Middle School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • 6-8
    • 4

    Parent: Like ANY school, the educational opportunity is there if the child wants it. There are ample resources and dedicated educators to guide your child. I have two children who attended JA, one a strait A gifted kid and another not so strait A nor gifted. Both struggled at times and both succeeded at times. I have no complaints. I don't have the patience to teach school, so I can't complain about those that do. Thank you Michelle Obama for nasty food. That's the only complaint my kids have had.
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 785 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. Point Harmony Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County
    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 616 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  20. Cross Lanes Christian School

    • Private School
    • Cross Lanes, WV
    • K-12
    • 12

    Senior: I really liked Cross Lanes Christian School! It is a great school with great people that you become close to. The teachers are great and they prepare us and teach us well so that we are ready for the future.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 250 Students
    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  21. Ruffner Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    • 2
    11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County

    Parent: Absolutely LOVE this school. Such great and caring staff! This is absolutely the best elementary in the Charleston area.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 295 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  22. South Charleston High School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • 9-12
    • 135
    2 Best Public High Schools in Kanawha County

    Senior: South Charleston High School is the best school in the state of West Virginia. With a focus on engineering and design, SCHS lives up to its mission statement to create college and career-ready students. Whether one plans to enter vocational school, university, or immediately enter the work-force, SCHS is the best choice for a pre-professional experience. SCHS is also the sole school in West Virginia that offers the IB program: a set of two-year honors courses more rigorous than AP and internationally recognized. If a student lives in the Kanawha County area, South Charleston High School is the most appropriate choice for serious, hard-working students.
    Read 135 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 968 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  23. Richmond Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County
    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 270 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  26. Mary Ingles Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County
    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 165 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  27. Saint Albans High School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • 9-12
    • 147
    3 Best Public High Schools in Kanawha County

    Senior: My academic career at Saint Albans High School has been overall very enlightening. I expanded my knowledge in history more than I ever could. My math teacher explains math concepts really well, and has made AP Calculus one of my favorite classes. Being a member of the Red Dragon Band has taught me discipline and improved my walking. Last year, our school's History Bowl team, competed at the National competition in Washington, D.C. I will never forget my experiences in high school, or the friends I have made.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,012 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  28. Alban Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County
    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 355 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  29. Cross Lanes Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County
    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 365 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  30. Clendenin Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County
    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 353 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  32. Kanawha City Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County
    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 305 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  33. Lakewood Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County
    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 247 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  34. Chamberlain Elementary School

    • Kanawha County Schools, WV
    • PK, K-5
    19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanawha County
    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 257 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    BASIS Independent McLean

    • Private School
    • McLean, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 9

    Parent: Our son is currently in the 2nd grade. He has been at the school for two years, and it has been a wonderful experience. The enthusiasm of the teachers, who are truly experts in the subjects they teach, is infectious. They consistently set high standards for all students at every stage of their academic career. This is a school that prioritizes academics and the students themselves; it is targeted to students with intellectual curiosity and a strong work ethic. We are very happy here!
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    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 375 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Charlottesville Catholic School

    • Private School
    • Charlottesville, VA
    • PK, K-8
    • 7

    Parent: Our family LOVES CCS! Our two boys went through CCS and are much better young men and students as a result. The overall environment at the Catholic School is exceptional. Academically, the students are encouraged, supported, and pushed to do their very best in the classroom. The teachers do an amazing job of reaching each student individually which translates into a trusting, caring, and successful school experience for the student, the parent(s), and also the teacher. In and out of the classroom the teachers and staff also do an extraordinary job of instilling discipline, self-respect and respect for others, thoughtfulness, and a sense of community and personal responsibility. Our boys continue to excel each and every year both as students and as young men in our community and I believe those valuable traits are a direct result of the foundation, mentorship, and guidance that they received as students at the Charlottesville Catholic School.
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    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 337 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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