Top 10 Best West Virginia Public Schools (2024)

West Virginia is the #42 largest school system in the United States, serving 253,086 students across the 698 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 133 private schools, serving 14,470 students). 95% of all K-12 students in West Virginia are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in West Virginia is 28%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 40%.
The top ranked public schools in West Virginia are Greenmont Elementary School, Evans Elementary School and Smithville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 11% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(WV) School Average
Asian
1%
Hispanic
2%
Black
4%
White
89%
Two or more races
4%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WV.

Top Ranked Public Schools in West Virginia (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Greenmont Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
209 58th St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9544
Rank: #22.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
205 School House Drive
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333
Rank: #33.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥80% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥80% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
157 Main Street
Smithville, WV 26178
(304) 477-3273
Rank: #44.
Holz Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1505 Hampton Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Rank: #55.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Culloden Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
19799 U.s. Route 60
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-7301
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
West Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 70-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
745 Van Meter Way
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 336-7221
Rank: #88.
Cheat Lake Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 62% (Top 5%)
Reading: 63% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
154 Crosby Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-2772
Rank: #99.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
7487 Coal River Road
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
652 Shipley School Road
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395

Best West Virginia Public Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
34
19,861
27%
13
3,177
2%
28
11,319
17%
6
1,669
2%
5
1,610
3%
6
2,139
14%
71
24,875
18%
5
2,335
3%
17
5,082
4%
23
7,653
10%
12
3,890
4%
10
2,622
11%
25
8,642
17%
10
3,919
4%
15
5,831
15%
22
8,906
6%
28
10,676
14%
5
1,802
4%
4
1,230
2%
10
3,952
3%
20
6,764
4%
4
1,437
19%
27
11,893
7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in West Virginia?
The top ranked public schools in West Virginia include Greenmont Elementary School, Evans Elementary School and Smithville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West Virginia?
698 public schools are located in West Virginia.
What percentage of students in West Virginia go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in West Virginia are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Virginia?
Minority enrollment in West Virginia is 11% (majority Black)

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