For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,359 students in Monroe County, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, WV are Alderson Elementary School, Peterstown Middle School and Mountain View Elementary & Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, 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 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alderson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Elmwood Ave
Alderson, WV 24910
(304) 445-7241
Alderson, WV 24910
(304) 445-7241
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Peterstown Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Ballard Red Sulphur Pkwy
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4322
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4322
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Mountain View Drive
Union, WV 24983
(304) 772-4903
Union, WV 24983
(304) 772-4903
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Peterstown Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Ballard Red Sulphur Parkw
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4328
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4328
Grades: PK-4
| 387 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, WV include Alderson Elementary School, Peterstown Middle School and Mountain View Elementary & Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monroe County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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