For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,167 students in Beckley, WV (there are 3 private schools, serving 231 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Beckley, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%). Beckley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
The top ranked public schools in Beckley, WV are Hollywood Elementary School, Crescent Elementary School and Stanaford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beckley, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Beckley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Beckley, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
412 Old Mill Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4590
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4590
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 Crescent Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4585
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4585
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Stanaford Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
950 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4626
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4626
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Park Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
212 Park Ave
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4586
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4586
Gr: 6-8 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Maxwell Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Maxwell Hill Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4599
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4599
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Woodrow Wilson High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4646
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4646
Gr: 9-12 | 1,265 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4575 Robert C Byrd Dr
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4588
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4588
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Beckley-stratton Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Grey Flats Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4616
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4616
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1129 S Fayette St
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4604
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4604
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Beckley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
399 Grey Flats Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Of Careers And Technology
Vocational School
390 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4615
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4615
Gr: 8-12
Beckley, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Park Ave
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Beckley, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Beckley, WV include Hollywood Elementary School, Crescent Elementary School and Stanaford Elementary School. Beckley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public schools are located in Beckley?
12 public schools are located in Beckley.
What percentage of students in Beckley go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Beckley are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Beckley?
Beckley public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Beckley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Beckley include: Beckley-stratton Middle School vs. Park Middle School, Park Middle School vs. Beckley-stratton Middle School, Hollywood Elementary School vs. Crescent Elementary School
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