EDUCATION
Education is a vital cornerstone of our community. Families in South Charleston have access to excellent local grade schools and a premier high school, while the prestigious Charleston Catholic High School is just a short drive away in downtown Charleston. For those pursuing higher education, top-tier institutions like West Virginia State University, the University of Charleston, and BridgeValley Community and Technical College are all within easy reach.
CHARLESTON CATHOLIC
HIGH SCHOOL
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WEBERWOOD ELEMENTARY
This school is located in the hills of Charleston, WV. We serve 250 students in grades PreK-5 who come from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. The staff of 35 includes a principal with 20 years of experience, 12 classroom teachers, interventionists, special education teachers, and a speech therapist, to name a few.
RICHMOND ELEMENTARY
Richmond Elementary School provides a quality public education for South Charleston families under the Kanawha County Schools district. The school serves around 213 students from Pre-K through 5th grade, boasting an impressive 11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio that ensures personalized academic attention.
MONTROSE ELEMENTARY
Located in a welcoming neighborhood of South Charleston, Montrose Elementary School offers a quality public education under the Kanawha County Schools district. Serving roughly 230 students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school combines strong community roots with solid academic performance, earning recognized placements in state elementary rankings.
SOUTH CHARLESTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
South Charleston Middle School provides a balanced and supportive learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8. Operating under the Kanawha County Schools district, this dedicated middle school serves approximately 355 students with a standard 17:1 student-to-teacher ratio that ensures consistent academic attention.
UNIVERSITIES AND HIGHER EDUCATION
WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Our focus on academic excellence provides access, success, and impact to our students. Offering a wide range of certificates, minors, four-year, and graduate degrees, studying at West Virginia State University allows students to achieve their academic dreams in an affordable atmosphere.
BRIDGEVALLEY
Discover flexible, career-focused learning at BridgeValley Community and Technical College. Perfect for students looking to earn a degree, complete transferable credits, or master a new skill set, BridgeValley features high-impact, one-year certificate programs built to accelerate professional success.
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Offering a world-class education right down the road, Marshall University provides a vibrant, student-centered learning environment across a comprehensive range of fields. From cutting-edge engineering and business programs to premier healthcare and medical tracks, Marshall empowers students to achieve global impact.
UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON
The University of Charleston fosters a distinct culture of innovation across all of its academic programs. Committed to student success, UC's mission is to educate and prepare individuals for a lifetime of productive professional careers, enlightened living, and meaningful community leadership.