West Virginia is the #42 largest school system in the United States, serving 253,086 students across the 698 public schools for the 2023-24 school year (there are 134 private schools, serving 14,386 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%
Top Ranked Public Schools in West Virginia (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Greenmont Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
209 58th St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9544
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9544
Rank: #22.
Evans Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
205 School House Drive
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333
Rank: #33.
Smithville Elementary School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥80% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥80% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
157 Main Street
Smithville, WV 26178
(304) 477-3273
Smithville, WV 26178
(304) 477-3273
Rank: #44.
Holz Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1505 Hampton Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Rank: #55.
Kenna Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Culloden Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
19799 U.s. Route 60
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-7301
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-7301
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
West Liberty Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
745 Van Meter Way
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 336-7221
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 336-7221
Rank: #88.
Cheat Lake Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 62% (Top 5%)
Reading: 63% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
154 Crosby Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-2772
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-2772
Rank: #99.
Sherman Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
7487 Coal River Road
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
652 Shipley School Road
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Best West Virginia Public Schools by County (2023-24)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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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