For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,716 students in Elkview, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 144 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Elkview, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Elkview, WV are Pinch Elementary School, Herbert Hoover High School and Elkview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkview, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Elkview have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Elkview, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Pinch Rd
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1943
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1943
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Herbert Hoover High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5096 Elk River Rd N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Gr: 9-12 | 783 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Elkview Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5090 Elk River Rd N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1947
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1947
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Elkview, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5120 Elk River Road N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
5120 Elk River Rd N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elkview, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Elkview, WV include Pinch Elementary School, Herbert Hoover High School and Elkview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Elkview?
3 public schools are located in Elkview.
What percentage of students in Elkview go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Elkview are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elkview?
Elkview public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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