Top 10 Best Elkins Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,352 students in Elkins, WV (there are 5 private schools, serving 187 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Elkins, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Elkins, WV are Midland Elementary School, Jennings Randolph Elementary School and Randolph County Alternative Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkins, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Elkins have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).

Best Elkins, WV Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midland Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
150 Kennedy Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Scott Ford Road
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1425 South Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9156
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wv Childrens Home
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
109 Maple Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Rank: #55.
Elkins High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Kennedy Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Grades: 9-12
| 792 students
Rank: #66.
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 Nathan Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #77.
North Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 Kennedy Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9188
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #88.
Elkins Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Robert E. Lee Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #99.
Elkins Mountain School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Bell Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Grades: 8-11
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Kennedy Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9195
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Elkins, WV?
How many public schools are located in Elkins, WV?
10 public schools are located in Elkins, WV.
What percentage of students in Elkins, WV go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Elkins, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elkins, WV?
Elkins, WV public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).

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