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C. W. Shipley Elementary School

Grades: K-5

Students: 346

Type: Public

9/10

GreatSchools Rating

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1

Student-Counselor Ratio: 378:1

Certified Teachers: 100%

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16 Reviews

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Jefferson County Schools

652 Shipley School Road
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

(304) 725-4395

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Additional GreatSchools Ratings

9/10

Test Scores

6/10

Equity

9/10

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College Readiness

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Community Reviews

Read what parents are saying about C. W. Shipley Elementary School

I wouldn’t want my kids anywhere else

Posted by a parent on 1/29/2026

I had previously written a review on May 8th about an effective and unprofessional teacher. I am updating my review because that teacher was finally made to leave. I am sure the community, staff, and parents are relieved. It takes one bad teacher to ruin a school’s reputation. Thankfully, my other k

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Posted by a parent on 8/9/2025

In my experience, this school supports students' mental health and emotional well-being: DISAGREE

Posted by a parent on 5/19/2023

My two children have both attended this school. I’ve had very positive experiences with both of them so far.

Posted by a parent on 4/21/2019

Great school! Great teachers! Very supportive and administration. Kids thrive at this great school! :-)

Posted by a community member on 12/5/2016

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Had 2 children in this school. The principal is the WORST. Rude, not caring, overbearing. They can not keep staff and the parents avoid her as much as you can. The principal has a scetchy past as well, with some issues around testing?? She was put on leave for a while, then came back...
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Harpers Ferry schools - C. W. Shipley Elementary School is located at 652 Shipley School Road, Harpers Ferry WV 25425. C. W. Shipley Elementary School is in the Jefferson County Schools. C. W. Shipley Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.