For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 alternative public elementary schools serving 425 students in West Virginia.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in West Virginia are Davis-stuart School, Beckley Center and Randolph County Alternative Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Virginia alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in West Virginia (2025-26)
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.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #4 - 64. - 6.
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: #4 - 64. - 6.
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: #4 - 64. - 6.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #99.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in West Virginia?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in West Virginia include Davis-stuart School, Beckley Center and Randolph County Alternative Center.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in West Virginia?
14 alternative public elementary schools are located in West Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Virginia?
West Virginia alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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