For the 2025 school year, there are 27 alternative public schools serving 818 students in West Virginia.
The top ranked alternative public schools in West Virginia are Davis-stuart School, Mason County School For Success and United High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Virginia alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Schools in West Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davis-stuart School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
163 Cottage Drive
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 647-5407
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 647-5407
Gr: 6-11 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mason County School For Success
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
758 Scenic Dr
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
United High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 82:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Barboursville School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1535 Martha Road
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 736-0915
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 736-0915
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Beckley Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4712 Robert C. Byrd Drive
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 250-6570
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 250-6570
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2580 Grant Gardens Road
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-3974
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-3974
Gr: 8-10 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 S Davis Ave
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Evolution High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Wv Childrens Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Maple Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Burlington Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 Hope Lane
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-6018
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-6018
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Cammack Children's Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
64 West 6th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 523-3497
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 523-3497
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Gr: 5-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Academy Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
#5 Crosswind Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-3348
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-3348
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1414.
Board Of Child Care
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Brown Road
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-3688
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-3688
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2850 5th Ave
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Elkins Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bell Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Gr: 8-11 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Evolution Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students
Rank: #1818.
Kcs Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 School St
Charleston, WV 25387
(304) 348-6133
Charleston, WV 25387
(304) 348-6133
Gr: K-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
The Achievement Center
Alternative School
197 Chestnut St.
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 647-6486
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 647-6486
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Barnes Learning Center (Alc)
Alternative School
100 Naomi St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
3549 1/2 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-3990
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-3990
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Alternative Program
Alternative School
89 Baker Pl
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Gr: 1-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Pikeside Transitional School
Alternative School
3635 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Rank: n/an/a
Stepping Stones
Alternative School
1235 Buffalo Creek Road
Lavalette, WV 25535
(304) 429-2297
Lavalette, WV 25535
(304) 429-2297
Gr: 9-10 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Success Center
Alternative School
2507 9th Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 893-9737
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 893-9737
Gr: K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in West Virginia?
The top ranked alternative public schools in West Virginia include Davis-stuart School, Mason County School For Success and United High School.
How many alternative public schools are located in West Virginia?
27 alternative public schools are located in West Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Virginia?
West Virginia alternative public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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