For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 748 students in Foster, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Foster, WV are Brookview Elementary School and Madison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Foster, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Foster have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Foster, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Learning Way
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-1012
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-1012
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 Riverside Drive West
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4464
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4464
Grades: 6-8
| 424 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Foster, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Foster, WV include Brookview Elementary School and Madison Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Foster?
2 public elementary schools are located in Foster.
What is the racial composition of students in Foster?
Foster public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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