For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,179 students in 25401, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 362 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 25401, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 25401, WV are Burke Street Elementary School, Rosemont Elementary School and Berkeley Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 25401 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 25401, WV have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 25401, WV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burke Street Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
422 W Burke St
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3525
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3525
Grades: PK-3
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Rosemont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S Alabama Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-3560
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-3560
Grades: PK-3
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Berkeley Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
726 Hack Wilson Way
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-3520
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-3520
Grades: PK-2
| 700 students
Rank: #44.
Winchester Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3570
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3570
Grades: PK-3
| 334 students
Rank: #55.
Martinsburg High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 S Queen St
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3530
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,466 students
Rank: #66.
Martinsburg South Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Bulldog Blvd
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3542
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3542
Grades: 6-8
| 746 students
Rank: n/an/a
2000 Tavern Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3565
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3565
Grades: PK-2
| 346 students
25401, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eastern Panhandle Training Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Rr 6 Box 271
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 754-7921
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 754-7921
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Ramer Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
515 W Martin St
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3585
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3585
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
900 Emmett Rousch Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 420-4862
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 420-4862
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 25401, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 25401, WV include Burke Street Elementary School, Rosemont Elementary School and Berkeley Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 25401?
7 public schools are located in 25401.
What percentage of students in 25401 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 25401 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 25401?
25401 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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