For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,435 students in 25420, WV.
The top ranked public schools in 25420, WV are Mountain Ridge Intermediate and Mountain Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 25420 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 25420, WV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 25420, WV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2691 Gerrardstown Rd
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-6791
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-6791
Grades: 3-5
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain Ridge Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2771 Gerrardstown Rd
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-8833
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-8833
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: n/an/a
15 Dominion Rd
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-1985
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-1985
Grades: PK-2
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 25420, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 25420, WV include Mountain Ridge Intermediate and Mountain Ridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 25420?
3 public schools are located in 25420.
What is the racial composition of students in 25420?
25420 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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