For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,269 students in Elkins, WV (there are 5 private schools, serving 202 private students). 92% 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, Randolph County Alternative Center and North Elementary School. 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 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Elkins have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Elkins, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Gr: PK-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
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: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Kennedy St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9189
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9189
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Elkins High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Scott Ford Rd
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Nathan St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Elkins Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 Robert E. Lee Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9195
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9195
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elkins, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Elkins, WV include Midland Elementary School, Randolph County Alternative Center and North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elkins?
8 public schools are located in Elkins.
What percentage of students in Elkins go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Elkins are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elkins?
Elkins public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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