Public schools in Princeton, WV
13 open public schools with an address in Princeton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,820
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
West Virginia median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Princeton public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Princeton, WV: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,820 students, an average of 402 per school. The largest campus is Princeton Senior High School (925 students), and the largest elementary school is Glenwood School (K-8) (614).
Every listed school belongs to Mercer County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Princeton
Elementary schools in Princeton
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood School (K-8) Mercer County Schools | KG–08 | 614 | 13.4:1 | |
| Melrose Elementary School Mercer County Schools | KG–05 | 239 | 15.9:1 | |
| Mercer Elementary Mercer County Schools | 03–05 | 258 | 12.6:1 | |
| Oakvale School Mercer County Schools | PK–05 | 168 | 10.8:1 | |
| Princeton Primary School Mercer County Schools | KG–02 | 448 | 12.1:1 | |
| Straley Elementary School Mercer County Schools | 03–05 | 172 | 12.7:1 |
Middle schools in Princeton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikeview Middle School Mercer County Schools | 06–08 | 502 | 15.1:1 | |
| Princeton Middle School Mercer County Schools | 06–08 | 488 | 11.6:1 |
High schools in Princeton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Technical Education Center Mercer County Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Pikeview High School Mercer County Schools | 09–12 | 629 | 19.1:1 | |
| Princeton Senior High School Mercer County Schools | 09–12 | 925 | 16.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Princeton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Virtual Academy Mercer County Schools · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 42 | — | |
| Mercer County Early Learning Center Mercer County Schools | PK–PK | 335 | 39.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.1%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black5.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Princeton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,820 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Princeton
How many public schools are in Princeton, WV?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Princeton: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,820 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Princeton?
All listed public schools with an address in Princeton belong to Mercer County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Princeton?
Princeton Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Princeton, with 925 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Princeton?
No school with an address in Princeton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in West Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Princeton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Princeton public schools is 13.4:1, similar to the West Virginia school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Princeton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All West Virginia cities