Overbrook Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Students: 349
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 18:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 340:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
218 Oakwood Road
Charleston, WV 25314
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6179
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
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College ReadinessNA
Student GrowthCommunity Reviews
Many of the positive reviews for this school reflect the leadership of a former principal who was truly exceptional. Unfortunately, the current administration is a very different story. The principal and secretary are unapproachable, dismissive, and, in my experience, even bullying toward parents. T
Posted by a parent on 8/3/2025I have two kids currently enrolled at Overbrook Elementary (4th and 2nd grade). My family has had nothing but a positive experiences with the faculty and staff. My children have loved every teacher they’ve had since kindergarten. The administration and teachers care about each individual student and
Posted by a parent on 1/30/2025the first day was normal getting paperwork telling my kids where their schoolroom was, I wasn't allowed to go see it because class was in session I guess for security purposes? the second day I didn't get the bus garage sheet we missed the bus I had to call and have my husband come back home so I co
Posted by a parent on 2/13/2020Excellent experience with this school this far. My child is going into 4th grade
Posted by a parent on 7/28/2018As long as your kid is calm and non-disruptive, you should be fine. If you need a bit of help and expect parent teacher conferences to advocate for your child, don't get your hopes up. Some teachers and the principal consider discipline cumulative and children aren't forgiven for infractions.
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI attended school here in 1965, possibly 1966. I loved this school.Im not sure how it is today but back then it was great. I loved my teacher who was a nun and although I can't remember her name I really loved her .Other Review7y ago
Charleston schools - Overbrook Elementary School is located at 218 Oakwood Road, Charleston WV 25314. Overbrook Elementary School is in the Kanawha County Schools. Overbrook Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.
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