For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,238 students in Elkview, WV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elkview, WV are Pinch Elementary School, Clendenin Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elkview have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elkview, WV (2026)
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: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Clendenin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5120 Elk River Rd N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elkview, WV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elkview, WV include Pinch Elementary School, Clendenin Elementary School and Elkview Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elkview?
3 public elementary schools are located in Elkview.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkview?
Elkview public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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